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truth_n call_v gospel_n word_n 4,095 5 4.5531 4 true
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A27633 The true state of Gospel truth, established upon the free election of God in Christ the agreement, and yet difference between law and Gospel, so, that the Gospel cannot be stiled law : the inconditionateness of the Gospel salvation : the procedure of the day of judgment : in the way of a conciliatory discourse upon Mr. Williams his concessions / by T. Beverley. Beverley, Thomas. 1693 (1693) Wing B2185; ESTC R19088 45,331 46

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