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religion_n believe_v faith_n true_a 5,505 5 5.0466 4 true
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A38667 The Established test in order to the security of His Majesties sacred person, and government, and the Protestant religion against the malitious attempts and treasonable machinations of Rome. 1679 (1679) Wing E3344; ESTC R229328 28,913 58

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