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spirit_n body_n see_v soul_n 13,290 5 5.4132 4 true
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A40524 A special warrant given forth from the spirit of God (who is Lord over all lords and King over all kings) against the spirit of envy and persecution ... also some descriptions set down how this insufferable enemy (the spirit of persecution) may be known ... / written by Joseph Fuce. Fuce, Joseph. 1663 (1663) Wing F2258; ESTC R31719 17,110 26

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