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friend_n believe_v good_a think_v 795 5 3.7476 3 false
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A56868 The Quakers Ballad: or, An hymn of triumph and exultation for their victories at the two late great disputes by them held with the baptists; the first in Barbicon, on the 9th. the second in VVheeler-street, on the 16th. of the eight month, 1674. To an excellent new tune, called, The zealous atheist. 1674 (1674) Wing Q15; ESTC R219642 1,963 2

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