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spirit_n ghost_n holy_a soul_n 13,711 5 5.0030 4 true
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A12649 A short rule of good life To direct the deuout Christian in a regular and orderly course. Southwell, Robert, Saint, 1561?-1595. 1622 (1622) STC 22970; ESTC S106293 53,144 246

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