Selected quad for the lemma: nature_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
nature_n	divine_a	holy_a	partake_v	3,899	5	12.2767	5	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A55674	A preparation for Christmass, or The pious soul sighing out a oblation of praise and wonder on that miracle of divine love the incarnation of her saviour. To which is added a hymn on the same occasion. R.B.	R. B.	1674 (1674)	Wing P3214A; ESTC R218349	2,884	9

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