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An essay to prove the interest of the children of believers in the covenant : And the obligations of both parents and children, arising from thence. As it was shewn, from Acts II. 38, 39. By William Williams, AM. Pastor of the church in Hatfield With a preface by sundry ministers. [Four lines from Isaiah].

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Main Authors:	Williams, William, 1665-1741, Brewer, Daniel, 1669-1733 (Author)
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : [publisher not identified], Printed in the year, 1727.
Subjects:	Infant baptism. Baptism. Electronic books.
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