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spirit_n abandon_v desire_n great_a 21 3 2.1554 3 false
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A54453 A voice from the close or inner prison unto all the upright in heart, whether they are bond or free. J. P. (John Perrot), d. 1671?. 1662 (1662) Wing P1640; ESTC R217888 16,893 23

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