Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
cause_n	authority_n	church_n	king_n	2,752	5	4.0125	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A82247	A declaration or remonstrance from the Kingdome of Scotland, to their well beloved brethren in England. Wherein is declared, the sense and resolution of the Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, touching the Kings Majesties royall person and authority, in preservation and defence of the true religion and liberties of the Kingdomes. As also, their protestation touching the Solemne League and Covenant, and resolution to live and dye in the same. With their desires to their brethren of England. Subscribed in name of the commission of the Generall Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, by M. Robert Douglas, moderator.	Church of Scotland. General Assembly. Commission.	1648 (1648)	Wing D780; Thomason E424_5; ESTC R204547	2,826	8

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