Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n

Word A	Word B	Word C	Word D	Occurrence	Frequency Band	MI	MI Band	Prominent
truth_n	know_v	religion_n	true_a	3,606	5	4.8114	4	true

Text snippets containing the quad

ID	Title	Author	Corrected Date of Publication (TCP Date of Publication)	STC	Words	Pages
A84934	A frivolous paper, in forme of a petition: framed and composed by a disaffected party in this citie of London, intended by them to be presented to the honourable House of Commons. With certaine considerations propounded by way of advertisement and caution unto those who through unadvisednesse, are apt to subscribe the same. By a wel-willer to peace and truth. Enlarged with new additions, by way of advertisement to all such who unadvisedly had subscribed; and three speciall rules for their present caution, and future admonition.		1642 (1642)	Wing F2232A; Thomason E130_11; ESTC R21272	5,168	8

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