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friend_n believe_v good_a see_v 888 5 2.8642 3 true
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A85448 The oracle of God A sermon appointed for the Crosse, and preached in the Cathedrall Church of St. Paul, in London, on the 20. day of December, being the Sunday before Christmasse, anno Dom. 1635. By Iohn Gore rector of Wenden-lofts in Essex. Gore, John, Rector of Wendenlofts, Essex. 1646 (1646) Wing G1294; ESTC R229607 27,053 49

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