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A58849 A course of divinity, or, An introduction to the knowledge of the true Catholick religion especially as professed by the Church of England : in two parts; the one containing the doctrine of faith; the other, the form of worship / by Matthew Schrivener. Scrivener, Matthew. 1674 (1674) Wing S2117; ESTC R15466 726,005 584

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