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A30499 The truth exalted in the writings of that eminent and faithful servant of Christ, John Burnyeat collected into this ensuing volume as a memorial to his faithful labours in and for the truth. Burnyeat, John, 1631-1690. 1691 (1691) Wing B5968; ESTC R13272 188,344 292

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