Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	grace_n	holy_a	lord_n	14,167	5	3.6878	3	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A84862	A discourse concerning the holy fast of Lent together with the sentiment of Dr. John Cosens, late Bishop of Durrham, concerning the same holy fast.	Francis, William.	1686 (1686)	Wing F2060; ESTC R177323	9,171	12

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