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cause_n condition_n faith_n justification_n 3,635 5 9.8445 5 true
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A34014 Charity commended, or, A catholick Christian soberly instructed by J.C. Collop, John. 1667 (1667) Wing C5391; ESTC R16883 68,489 162

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