Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A49116
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The healing attempt examined and submitted to the Parliament convocation whether it be healing or hurtful to the peace of the church.
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Long, Thomas, 1621-1707.
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1689
(1689)
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Wing L2968; ESTC R26161
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