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spirit_n holy_a pray_v prayer_n 14,070 5 6.7931 4 true
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A91509 A Pastoral letter from a minister to his parishioners, being an earnest exhortation to them to take care of their souls; and a preparative in order to render all his future methods of instruction more effectual to their edification. 1700 (1700) Wing P674; ESTC R181511 9,457 16

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