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spirit_n father_n flesh_n son_n 7,126 5 5.5139 4 false
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A56022 A general epistle to friends every where Written in obedience to the requirings of the spirit of life from God. Parke, James, 1636-1696. 1682 (1682) Wing P371; ESTC R218729 29,511 32

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