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A09266 An introduction to the worthy receiving the sacrament of the Lords Supper by that late learned minister of Gods holy word, William Pemble ... ; published since his death by his friend. Pemble, William, 1592?-1623.; Capel, Richard, 1586-1656. 1633 (1633) STC 19580.5; ESTC S2842 67,079 98

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