Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A54185
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One project for the good of England that is, our civil union is our civil safety : humbly dedicated to the great council, the Parliament of England.
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Penn, William, 1644-1718.
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1679
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Wing P1334; ESTC R32178
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