Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A26955
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The mischiefs of self-ignorance and the benefits of self-acquaintance opened in divers sermons at Dunstan's-West and published in answer to the accusations of some and the desires of others / by Richard Baxter.
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Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.
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Wing B1309; ESTC R5644
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