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truth_n good_a great_a see_v 4,003 5 3.1544 3 true
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A39929 Eternal glorification begun in regeneration, or, A discourse of regeneration intended for the profit of all, both regenerate and unregenerate persons / by Stephen Ford. Ford, Stephen, d. 1694. 1675 (1675) Wing F1508; ESTC R27370 134,202 259

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