Selected quad for the lemma: saint_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
saint_n	intercession_n	mediator_n	redemption_n	1,722	5	9.9845	5	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A43414	A letter concerning the test, and persecution for conscience to an honourable member of the House of Lords	W. H.	1687 (1687)	Wing H156; ESTC R6528	4,346	8

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