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cause_n believe_v lie_n truth_n 1,698 5 6.1293 4 false
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A25835 The souls worth and danger, or A discourse exciting and directing to the due care of its eternal salvation upon the words of our blessed saviour Armstrong, John, 1634 or 5-1698. 1677 (1677) Wing A3708B; ESTC R214882 33,452 78

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