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A41939 The great question, of the authority of the arch-bishops, bishops, & clergy of the present constitution of the Church of England estalished by law, whether truly apostolical, or only political, regal, and parliamentary? Faithfully examined, and clearly resolved. 1690 (1690) Wing G1745A; ESTC R223655 11,009 15

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