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A67119 Eleutherosis tēs aletheias, truth asserted by the doctrine and practice of the apostles, seconded by the testimony of synods, fathers, and doctors, from the apostles to this day viz. that episcopacie is jure divino / by Sir Francis Wortley ... Wortley, Francis, Sir, 1591-1652. 1641 (1641) Wing W3637; ESTC R34763 18,183 38

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