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lord_n command_v day_n sabbath_n 10,415 5 9.9260 5 false
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A51706 Concerning penal laws a discourse, or charge at sessions in the burrough of Bridgewater, 12 July, 1680 / by Sir John Mallet, Kt. ... Mallet, John, Sir, 1622 or 3-1686. 1680 (1680) Wing M338; ESTC R4353 14,666 22

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