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	doctrine_n	paul_n	2,176	5	6.2124	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A51743	Some considerations towards peace and quietness in religion. In answer to the question, whether the multitude are fit readers of Holy Scripture.	Manby, William.	1680 (1680)	Wing M389; ESTC R31159	11,498	26

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