Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n
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A78482
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Certain particulars, further tending to satisfie the tender consciences of such as are required to take the engagement· / Written by a godly and learned divine.
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Godly and learned divine.
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1651
(1651)
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Wing C1722; Thomason E640_22; ESTC R206680
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