Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	ancient_a	church_n	rome_n	2,603	5	6.9508	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A29287	The break-neck of presumptuousnesse in sinning applyable unto the occasions of these times.		1644 (1644)	Wing B4338; ESTC R20115	14,349	33

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