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love_n abate_v affection_n jonathan_n 16 3 11.5454 5 false
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A02528 Contemplations vpon the principall passages of the holy story. The fourth volume. By Ios. Hall; Contemplations upon the principall passages of the Holy Storie. Vol. 4 Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656. 1618 (1618) STC 12656; ESTC S103669 103,611 500

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