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lord_n incline_v law_n mercy_n 16,188 5 9.8317 5 false
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A93426 A manifestation of prayer in formality, and prayer in the spirit of God. Smith, William, d. 1673. 1663 (1663) Wing S4314; ESTC R184395 4,756 1

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