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friend_n call_v great_a name_n 1,466 5 4.8100 4 true
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A40295 To the chief magistrate, rulers, ministers, justices of the peace, and other officers who profess Christ and Christianity, and are called by that worthy name and great title of Christians, which is from the king of kings and Lord of Lords Christ Jesus. Fox, George, 1624-1691. 1684 (1684) Wing F1954; ESTC R215658 3,722 1

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