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ALBAN BUTLER_With the approbation ofMOST REV. The world, as heaven had decreed, was not to have aSaviour till she had given her consent to the angel's proposal; shegives it, and behold the power and efficacy of her submissive Fiat. This latter, for fear of givingoffence to his subjects, durst not embrace the Catholic faith, yet gavesufficient proofs that he w butencouraged their stay with him; though few were willing to pass thewhole night in prayer standing.

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