Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A75732
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The legislative povver is Christ's peculiar prerogative. Proved from the 9th of Isaiah, vers. 6.7. / By W.A.
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Aspinwall, William, fl. 1648-1662.
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Wing A4007; Thomason E498_4; ESTC R205981
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