Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	holy_a	scripture_n	speak_v	4,818	5	4.7778	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A51743	Some considerations towards peace and quietness in religion. In answer to the question, whether the multitude are fit readers of Holy Scripture.	Manby, William.	1680 (1680)	Wing M389; ESTC R31159	11,498	26

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