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truth_n kindness_n lord_n love_a 1,686 5 9.5041 5 false
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A93362 To the meek and open hearted lambes, and flock of heaven, in meekness of love, with greetings of peace from the seat of infinite mercy; tendered unto and sent to be read among them all, who live in the humble state. Smith, Humphrey, d. 1663.; Baley, Charles. 1662 (1662) Wing S4081A; ESTC R214019 7,137 8

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