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truth_n life_n way_n word_n 6,997 5 4.4942 4 true
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A06515 Here after ensueth a propre treatyse of good workes; Von den guten werckenn. English Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. 1535 (1535) STC 16988; ESTC S109685 85,203 316

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