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A93732 Because that in the following discourse the reason is recited and answered, why my ministry is rejected and not received by this ignorant, but more especially corrupt world; therefore I thought it expedient and necessary to publish the same. Stafford, Richard, 1663-1703. 1700 (1700) Wing S5107G; ESTC R184555 29,991 44

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