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truth_n according_a holy_a scripture_n 2,400 5 5.5262 4 true
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A76714 A mite of affection, manifested in 31. proposals, offered to all the sober and free-born people within this common-wealth; tending and tendred unto them for a settlement in this the day and hour of the vvorlds distraction and confusion. Billing, Edward, 1623-1686.; Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662, attributed name. 1659 (1659) Wing B2902; Thomason E1001_5; ESTC R204877 8,763 15

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