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Page 329 - And if any of those be an open and notorious evil liver, or have done any wrong to his neighbours by word or deed, so that the congregation be thereby offended, the curate, having knowledge thereof, shall call him and advertise him, that in any wise he presume not to come to the Lord's Table until he hath openly declared himself to have truly repented...
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Page 159 - I never saw her Majesty so much beloved, esteemed, and honoured, nor so great a harmony amongst all her subjects as at present is, by her wise conduct; for I cannot perceive the smallest difference or division."* 1 Lords of the Privy Council to the Queen Mother, Keith, p.
Page 176 - I do believe the principal part of her disease to consist in a deep grief and sorrow, nor does it seem possible to make her forget the same. Still she repeats these words, 'I could wish to be dead'.
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