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mind_n know_v lord_n will_n 2,457 5 6.0654 4 true
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A60628 The everlasting truth exalted being a plain testimony unto the manifestations, growth and prosperity of truth : also some dangers opened and discovered in the not receiving truth, or having received it, departing from it : also a short testimony unto gospel meetings and fellowship ... / William Smith. Smith, William, d. 1673. 1669 (1669) Wing S4299; ESTC R3823 20,906 26

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