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truth_n according_a judge_v judgement_n 2,145 5 6.2663 4 false
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A44689 The right use of that argument in prayer from the name of God on behalf of a people that profess it by John Howe. Howe, John, 1630-1705. 1682 (1682) Wing H3038; ESTC R29443 33,646 66

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