Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n
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A66603
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A discourse of religion shewing its truth and reality, or, The suitableness of religion to humane nature by William Wilson ...
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Wilson, William, Rector of Morley.
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1694
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Wing W2953; ESTC R13694
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