Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A46360
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The upright man's peace at his end open'd in a funeral discourse, Decemb. 18. 1681. upon the death of Mr Martyn, citizen of London. By T. Jacombe, D.D.
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Jacombe, Thomas, 1622-1687.
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Wing J120; ESTC R218744
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