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love_n child_n heart_n love_v 5,211 5 6.2414 4 true
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A01902 The returne of prayers A treatise wherein this case how to discerne Gods answers to our prayers is briefly resolved, with other observations vpon Psal. 85.8. concerning Gods speaking peace, &c. By Tho: Goodvvin. B.D. Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680. 1636 (1636) STC 12041.3; ESTC S117577 96,573 431

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