Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	ancient_a	church_n	true_a	3,382	5	4.7270	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A56717	The work of the ministry represented to the clergy of the Diocese of Ely / by Symon, Lord Bishop of Ely.	Patrick, Simon, 1626-1707.	1698 (1698)	Wing P867; ESTC R33031	38,681	134

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