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A66687 The new law of righteousnes budding forth, in restoring the whole creation from the bondage of the curse. Or A glimpse of the new heaven, and new earth, wherein dwels righteousnes. Giving an alarm to silence all that preach or speak from hear-say, or imagination. By Gerrard Winstanley Winstanley, Gerrard, b. 1609. 1649 (1649) Wing W3049; ESTC R219016 82,328 133

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