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By the Rev. Dr. Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's. To which is added, Remarks on a Pamphlet intitled, The Nature and Consequences of the Sacramental Test consider'd. With Reasons humbly offer'd for Repeal of it. Pp. 32, two decorative headpieces, one small decorative initial, appendix; narrow cr. 8vo (in fours); recently rebound in qr. tan morocco, with gilt lettered dark blue morocco title label on spine, marbled papered boards; a couple of small damp spots to title page, a little light foxing; Dublin, Printed; London, Re-printed for J. Roberts, 1732. First London edition, and first with the Remarks. Teerink 724; ESTC T145105. *A response to a pamphlet published in 1731 by the Irish Presbyterian minister John Abernethy (1680-1740), defending the right of dissenters to civil and miliary office regardless of how they took the Sacrament. (The Act required that such office holders must take 'the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper according to the usage of the Church of England'). Seller Inventory # 168551
Title: THE ADVANTAGES PROPOSED BY REPEALING THE ...
Publisher: J. Roberts, London
Publication Date: 1732
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