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enemy_n arise_v lord_n people_n 1,152 5 4.9500 4 false
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A40340 Honest, vpright, faithful, and plain dealing with thee O army of the common-wealth (so called) without flattery, in true unfeigned love to thee with something more particularly unto the officers of the army, and those that join with them in the outward government of this nation : wherein truth, uprightness, and equity is declared for, and deceit, wickedness, oppression, and tyranny is declared against / by one who loves the prosperity of truth, and the good and well-being of all creatures, George Fox the younger. Fox, George, d. 1661. 1659 (1659) Wing F2005A; ESTC R37833 11,867 16

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