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truth_n heart_n spirit_n worship_v 4,411 5 8.9748 5 true
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A65275 The word of the Lord to the inhabitants of Leeds Watson, Samuel, ca. 1618-1708. 1660 (1660) Wing W1100; ESTC R220888 6,879 8

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