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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*(Hartsum-,) Heartsom(e)ly, adv. Cheerfully, heartily. —a1658 Durham Clavis Cantici 275.
Grace infused. .by Christ's spirit, will make the most indisposed. .heart to open to him heartsomly 1685-8 Renwick Serm. 443.
Take up his cross heartsomely, bind it to you
