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cause_n call_v good_a work_n 3,639 5 6.0437 4 true
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A48465 The lamb calling his follovvers to retirement Being a gumble enquiry into the duty of churches, ministers, and all that fear the Lord, under the present dispensation of God. By one that would be found (though unworthy) the Lords witness and servant, and of all his saints. One that would be found the Lords witness and servant. 1662 (1662) Wing L213A; ESTC R221678 38,215 130

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