Selected quad for the lemma: knowledge_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
knowledge_n	believe_v	faith_n	implicit_a	1,688	5	13.6300	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A95735	The method of a synod, or a rationall and sure way to compose and settle the differences and controversies in religion to the contentment of honest and wise men, By G.T. stud. in C.C.C.	G. T.	1642 (1642)	Wing T9; Thomason E134_22; ESTC R212751	5,989	12

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