Selected quad for the lemma: scripture_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
scripture_n	apostle_n	church_n	way_n	2,608	5	4.6000	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A11686	A declaration of the iust causes of his Maiesties proceeding against those ministers, who are now lying in prison, attainted of high treason. Set foorth by his Maiesties Counsell of his kingdome of Scotland	Scotland. Privy Council.; Haddington, Thomas Hamilton, Earl of, 1563-1637, attributed name.	1606 (1606)	STC 21961; ESTC S116870	15,319	48

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