Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	according_a	scripture_n	spirit_n	3,143	5	5.2045	4	true

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ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A40954	Truth exalted and deceit abased, or, A discovery of the false Christs and false prophets spoken of in the 7th and 24th chapters of Matthew shewing also when they came, and how they may be known, to the end that all honest people may be aware of them ... : also, here is something concerning the practice and doctrine of the	R. F. (Richard Farnworth), d. 1666.	1658 (1658)	Wing F512A; ESTC R18557	34,062	47

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