Selected quad for the lemma: authority_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
authority_n	king_n	power_n	resist_v	2,658	5	9.2218	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A31497	Certaine necessary resolutions of the most considerable scruples now possessing the mindes of the major part of this kingdome, now obstructing the intended obedience which ought to be rendered to whatever supreame authoritie is instantly or shall futurely be ordained over us wherein is likewise manifested and maintained the necessity of our submission thereunto, as to the ordinance of God, against all the sophisticall reservations and alterations of the Devill, or humane policy : directed to the due consideration of all who have, or may have, any affection to the tranquility hoped for in our languishing kingdome / by an earnest endeavourer for peace and truth.	Earnest endeavourer for peace and truth.	1649 (1649)	Wing C1710; ESTC R12034	5,935	12

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