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truth_n holy_a spirit_n worship_v 3,077 5 9.0447 5 true
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A44840 The good old cause briefly demonstrated with advertisements to authority concerning it, to the end, all persons may see the cause of their bondage, and way of deliverance. Hubberthorn, Richard, 1628-1662. 1659 (1659) Wing H3223A; ESTC R14167 10,984 17

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