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Epistle Dedicatory. account it is hoped, it may not be unpardonable to insert, that Part of the Holy Father's Letter, which regards the present Subject, and which is to this Effect.

Bishop To Queen of the English.

"We give thanks to Almighty, who hath graciously vouchsafed, to reserve the Conversion of the English people for Your Reward. For as by Helena, the never to be forgotten Mother of the most Pious Constantine, Emperor of the Romans, the Hearts of