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truth_n heart_n light_n spirit_n 3,983 5 4.9992 4 true
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A86199 The backslider bewailed, the careless warned: and the faithful encouraged. With true desires, and living breathings for the preservation of the whole Israel of God. / Written by P. Hendrick... ; translated into English by W.C. Hendricks, Pieter.; Caton, William, 1636-1665. 1665 (1665) Wing H1448; ESTC R229321 8,941 12

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