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heart_n according_a lord_n soul_n 3,217 5 4.7786 4 true
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A41728 The life and death of Mr. John Rowe of Crediton in Devon Gale, Theophilus, 1628-1678. 1673 (1673) Wing G146; ESTC R18383 49,518 150

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