Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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The sole path to a sound peace recommended to the honourable House of Commons in a sermon at their publike fast, Feb. 22 / by John Ellis, Jun. ...
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Ellis, John, 1606?-1681.
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Wing E592; ESTC R5992
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