Selected quad for the lemma: mercy_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
mercy_n	let_v	lord_n	sin_n	20,679	5	5.1979	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
B03740	England and Scotland vnited. With some pious observations thereupon, shewing our brethrens faithfulnesse in this cause. Frustrating the hope of our common adversary, to the downfall of heresies, errours, and schismes. / By I.H. a lover of truth peace and.	I.H.	1647 (1647)	Wing H45; ESTC R177770	6,501	15

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