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sense_n believe_v faith_n know_v 4,434 5 4.4881 4 true
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A44681 A funeral sermon on the decease of that worthy gentlewoman Mrs. Margaret Baxter, who died the 28th of June, 1681 by John Howe. Howe, John, 1630-1705. 1681 (1681) Wing H3030; ESTC R26809 27,363 48

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