Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	faith_n	true_a	word_n	7,218	5	4.2741	3	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A58399	The reformed papist, or high-church-man. Characterized in reflections on his principles and designs.		1681 (1681)	Wing R746; ESTC R222741	6,428	6

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