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A77486 Brightman redivivus: or The post-humian of-spring of Mr. Thomas Brightman, in IIII. sermons. Viz. [brace] 1. Of the two covenants. 2. The danger of scandals. 3. Gods commission to Christ to preach the Gospell. 4. The saints securitie. Brightman, Thomas, 1562-1607.; Halsted, John. 1647 (1647) Wing B4691; Thomason E375_16; ESTC R201349 89,168 128

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