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cause_n abhor_v abominable_a good_a 13 3 2.7284 3 false
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A64802 A wise virgins lamp burning; or Gods sweet incomes of love to a gracious soul waiting for him Being the experiences of Mrs. Anne Venn, (daughter to Col. John Venn, & member of the Church of Christ at Fulham:) written by her own hand, and found in her closet after her death. Wherein is declared her exceeding frequent addresses to the throne of grace, and how speedily answered. Written for the comfort of such as mourn in Sion, and quickning of saints by her blessed example. Venn, Anne. 1658 (1658) Wing V190; ESTC R219225 131,041 301

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