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word_n	bind_v	heaven_n	loose_v	3,336	5	10.8622	5	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A27009	The right method for a settled peace of conscience, and spiritual comfort in 32 directions : written for the use of a troubled friend / and now published by Richard Baxter ...	Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691.	1653 (1653)	Wing B1373A; ESTC R17485	252,137	602

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