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	day_n	lord_n	3,447	5	4.2271	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A12360	Ionah the messenger of Ninevehs repentance Set forth in his calling, rebellion, and punishment. By H.S.; Sixe sermons. Selections	Smith, Henry, 1550?-1591.	1637 (1637)	STC 22677.5; ESTC S112129	35,429	236

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