Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	apostle_n	church_n	way_n	2,608	5	4.6000	4	false

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A97104	A prediction of Mr. Edvvards his conversion and recantation. By William Walvvin.	Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.	1646 (1646)	Wing W691; Thomason E1184_5; ESTC R208197	7,451	23

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