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kingdom_n earth_n glory_n great_a 2,131 5 2.9800 3 false
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A54078 Where is the wise? Where is the Scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdome of this world? Cor. I, 20. Penington, Isaac, 1616-1679. 1660 (1660) Wing P1221; ESTC R33050 8,688 10

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