Selected quad for the lemma: cause_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
cause_n	bishop_n	church_n	great_a	2,904	5	3.2705	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A67243	A terrible out-cry against the loytering exalted prelates shewing the danger, and unfitnesse of conferring them in any temporall office or dignity : wherein the Devill is proved to be a more diligent prelate, then any of our English bishops are, leaving them to the consideration of the Kings Majestie, and the high court of Parliament / by Mr. Prinne, a faithful witnesse of Jesus Christ, and a sufferer under them.	Walker, Henry, Ironmonger.; Prynne, William, 1600-1669.	1641 (1641)	Wing W389; ESTC R7237	2,636	7

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