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One John Hetherington, a box-maker, had been a kind of Familist, but had recanted.
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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One John Hetherington, a box-maker, had been a kind of Familist, but had recanted.
The Life of John Milton Masson, David, 1822-1907 1859
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Familist, or "natalist" policies, as they are sometimes described, have a long legacy in Europe, particularly in countries with a strong Catholic heritage.
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For first, the Church of Rome condemneth us, we likewise them; the Subreformists and Sectaries sentence the Doctrine of our Church as damnable; the Atomist, 73 or Familist, 74 reprobates all these; and all these, them again.
Paras 36-70 1909
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Familist, another for Prelatical government, another a Seeker, another a
The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation Various 1876
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Penrose and Simson; the Antinomian and Familist, Randall; the Seeker and
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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The countenance of the old warrior for an instant seemed to express dissatisfaction; but, yielding to the powerful influence which the Familist had acquired over him, he said, with some reluctance, "My brother is wise, me do so."
Tales and Sketches, Complete Volume V., the Works of Whittier: Tales and Sketches John Greenleaf Whittier 1849
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The Familist placed his hands to his month, and gave a whistle, similar to that which was heard in the morning, and which preceded the escape of
Tales and Sketches, Complete Volume V., the Works of Whittier: Tales and Sketches John Greenleaf Whittier 1849
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Silent in the ecstasy of joyful surprise, the Familist pressed her to his bosom.
Tales and Sketches, Complete Volume V., the Works of Whittier: Tales and Sketches John Greenleaf Whittier 1849
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"Let go the gal, let her go!" said old Job Clements, thrusting the long barrel of his gun through the bushes within a few feet of the head of the Familist.
Tales and Sketches, Complete Volume V., the Works of Whittier: Tales and Sketches John Greenleaf Whittier 1849
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