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

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A95316	A True state of the case of liberty of conscience in the common-wealth of England. Together with a true narrative of the cause, and manner, of Mr. John Biddle's sufferings.		1655 (1655)	Wing T3113; Thomason E848_12; ESTC R202157; ESTC R207322	7,600	15

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