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truth_n call_v church_n pillar_n 6,253 5 10.5659 5 true
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A56658 The epitome of man's duty being a discourse upon Mic. 6.8, where hypocritical people are briefly directed how to please God. Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707. 1660 (1660) Wing P795; ESTC R203168 52,419 134

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