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The Covenant: : with a narrative of the proceedings and solemn manner of taking it by the Honourable House of Commons, and reverent Assembly of Divines the 25th day of September, at Saint Margarets in Westminster. Also, tvvo speeches delivered at the same time; the one by Mr. Philip Nye, the other by Mr. Alexander Hendersam. Published by speciall order of the House.

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Uniform Title:	Solemn League and Covenant
Other Authors:	Henderson, Alexander, 1583?-1646, Nye, Philip, 1596?-1672
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for Thomas Vnderhill at the Bible in Wood-Street, 1643.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	England and Wales. > Parliament. > House of Commons > Early works to 1800. Westminster Assembly > (1643-1652) > Early works to 1800. Solemn League and Covenant > (1643). > Early works to 1800. Church and state > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Politics and government > 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800.
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