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truth_n peace_n spirit_n unity_n 1,812 5 8.9331 5 false
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A53253 A sermon preached at the assizes held at Reading, in the county of Berks, July 12th, 1681 by John Okes ... Okes, John, b. 1649 or 50. 1681 (1681) Wing O194; ESTC R9257 9,916 30

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