Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	able_a	salvation_n	wise_a	5,460	5	6.2694	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A03617	The vnbeleevers preparing for Christ. By T.H.	Hooker, Thomas, 1586-1647.	1638 (1638)	STC 13740; ESTC S104192	190,402	342

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