Selected quad for the lemma: spirit_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
spirit_n	holy_a	jesus_n	soul_n	6,864	5	4.6434	4	false

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A63938	An essay towards an history of all the remarkable providences which have happened in this present age As also of what is curious in the works of nature and art. With parallel instances from former ages. By William Turner, M.A. and Vicar of Walberton in Sussex. To be publish'd by way of subscription.	Turner, W. (William), fl. 1687-1701.	1695 (1695)	Wing T3345A; ESTC R222428	12,448	4

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