Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	holy_a	life_n	time_n	2,197	5	3.3218	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A09207	The truth of our times revealed out of one mans experience, by way of essay. Written by Henry Peacham.	Peacham, Henry, 1576?-1643?	1638 (1638)	STC 19517; ESTC S114189	39,175	216

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