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cause_n father_n holy_a spirit_n 2,571 5 5.5598 4 true
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B08266 The last advice of Mr. Ben. Alexander (late minister of West-Markham, in the county of Nottingham) to his children. In two parts. The contents follow. Alexander, Ben. (Benjamin) 1659 (1659) Wing A912A; ESTC R172146 13,153 80

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