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truth_n believe_v faith_n reason_n 7,423 5 5.8303 4 true
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A34223 The life of the Lady VVarner of Parham in Suffolk, in religion call'd Sister Clare of Jesus written by a Catholic gentleman. Scarisbrike, Edward, 1639-1709. 1691 (1691) Wing C574; ESTC R22893 139,162 320

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