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vsingusing

u and v used by position, not sound: haue → have, vnto → unto.

Puritas changed it: 3,633 times in 758 works
Consistency: 98.1% (3,633 of 3,702)
Reach if approved: ~3,890 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: using
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 3,702 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (3,633 changes in 758 works, 98.1% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 3,633)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
The true maner of vſingusing thē .3. com.
With rule
The true maner of vſingusing thē .3. com.
Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 88 · Open in the reader
Printed
… heauen: therefore vvee ſhould paſſe through this earth, as the Pilgrims doe their iourney, vſingusing all things in this vvorld, as trauellers doe to make them ſerue, to further …
With rule
… heauen: therefore vvee ſhould paſſe through this earth, as the Pilgrims doe their iourney, vſingusing all things in this vvorld, as trauellers doe to make them ſerue, to further …
John Forbes · Preparative Sermon to the Lords Table · p. 24 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Christians in this time of the Gospell, should be as so many little Churches, vsingusing prayer to God in them, sometimes together with our Families, and sometimes more priuately …
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… Christians in this time of the Gospell, should be as so many little Churches, vsingusing prayer to God in them, sometimes together with our Families, and sometimes more priuately …
John Frewen · Choice Grounds and Principles of our Christian Religion · p. 8 · Open in the reader
Printed
… thought it vnreasonable, that they should contemne Christ for his crosses sake. But of vsingusing the signe of the crosse in all sacramentes there is no mention in Iustinus …
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… thought it vnreasonable, that they should contemne Christ for his crosses sake. But of vsingusing the signe of the crosse in all sacramentes there is no mention in Iustinus …
William Fulke · Two Popish Heretics Confuted · p. 161 · Open in the reader
Printed
… thou haſt regarded me according to the eſtate of a man of high degree, vſingusing the ſame word that is here. So then, if wee conſider the phraſe of …
With rule
… thou haſt regarded me according to the eſtate of a man of high degree, vſingusing the ſame word that is here. So then, if wee conſider the phraſe of …
George Gifford · Sermons Upon Divers Texts · p. 256 · Open in the reader
Printed
… it in my discourse. You may make your riches none of Gods blessings, by vsingusing them ill in respect of others, especially three wayes.
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… it in my discourse. You may make your riches none of Gods blessings, by vsingusing them ill in respect of others, especially three wayes.
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 261 · Open in the reader
Printed
… all, is poore in his abundance, Math. 5. 3. and rich in his pouerty. For in vſingusing of this World, he vſeth it not, for his heart is in heauen, becauſe …
With rule
… all, is poore in his abundance, Math. 5. 3. and rich in his pouerty. For in vſingusing of this World, he vſeth it not, for his heart is in heauen, becauſe …
Thomas Granger · Commentary on Ecclesiastes · p. 127 · Open in the reader
Printed
… helpe vs forward into the practicall custome of that wickednes. As a cunning Fisher, vsingusing that baite, which hee knowes most congruent to the nature and appetite of that …
With rule
… helpe vs forward into the practicall custome of that wickednes. As a cunning Fisher, vsingusing that baite, which hee knowes most congruent to the nature and appetite of that …
Thomas Adams · The Black Devil · p. 40 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (69)

49 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 43 are listed here. 20 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Expositions Upon Divers Parts of Scripture A00415

Printed
1 VſingUsing the world, as not abuſing it. 1, Cor, 7, 31.
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1 VſingUsing the world, as not abuſing it. 1, Cor, 7, 31.
George Estey · Expositions Upon Divers Parts of Scripture · Open in the reader

The Sacred Doctrine of Divinity A00742

Printed
Reuerence is a moſt religious manner of worſhipping God. VſingUsing preparation, faſting, humiliation, zeale.
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Reuerence is a moſt religious manner of worſhipping God. VſingUsing preparation, faſting, humiliation, zeale.
Henry Finch · The Sacred Doctrine of Divinity · p. 21 · Open in the reader

Rejoinder to Bristows Reply A01324

Printed
… vertue of the fleshe, but through the incorruption which the flesh shall put on. VsingUsing a similitude of the flesh of Christ, which of it self doeth profite nothing …
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… vertue of the fleshe, but through the incorruption which the flesh shall put on. VsingUsing a similitude of the flesh of Christ, which of it self doeth profite nothing …
William Fulke · Rejoinder to Bristows Reply · p. 720 · Open in the reader

The Tree of Good and Evil A02039

Printed
X. VſingUsing of lawfull recreations for the health and ſtrength of our bodies: 2. Sam. 1. 18. Neh. 7. 67.
With rule
X. VſingUsing of lawfull recreations for the health and ſtrength of our bodies: 2. Sam. 1. 18. Neh. 7. 67.
Thomas Granger · The Tree of Good and Evil · p. 43 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon John 4 A03342

Printed
… greedy appetite, that other men doe; but with more sobriety and indifferency of mind. VsingUsing, but not ouer-using them, 1. Cor. 7. 31. vsingusing them so, as he can want them …
With rule
… greedy appetite, that other men doe; but with more sobriety and indifferency of mind. VsingUsing, but not ouer-using them, 1. Cor. 7. 31. vsingusing them so, as he can want them …
Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon John 4 · p. 3 · Open in the reader

A Spiritual Trumpet Sounded to Christian Warfare A04371

Printed
… vs all labour for this enmitie, ſo limited and deſcribed, as wee haue ſeene: VſingUsing for ſpurres and motiues, theſe enſuing conſiderations.
With rule
… vs all labour for this enmitie, ſo limited and deſcribed, as wee haue ſeene: VſingUsing for ſpurres and motiues, theſe enſuing conſiderations.
William Jemmat · A Spiritual Trumpet Sounded to Christian Warfare · p. 259 · Open in the reader

Works A05537

Printed
VſingUsing thare luſt abhominabill
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VſingUsing thare luſt abhominabill
David Lindsay · Works · Open in the reader
Printed
VſingUsing Iuſtice and policie,
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VſingUsing Iuſtice and policie,
David Lindsay · Works · Open in the reader
Printed
VſingUsing thare awin Traditioun
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VſingUsing thare awin Traditioun
David Lindsay · Works · Open in the reader
Printed
VſingUsing thame ſelfis contrarious
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VſingUsing thame ſelfis contrarious
David Lindsay · Works · Open in the reader

The Grounds of Divinity A09026

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… whether good or bad, but the Perſon he repreſenteth which is GOD. Speaking reuerently, VſingUsing all lowly Geſtures: Yea this requires, that Subiects interpret the ſayings and doings of …
With rule
… whether good or bad, but the Perſon he repreſenteth which is GOD. Speaking reuerently, VſingUsing all lowly Geſtures: Yea this requires, that Subiects interpret the ſayings and doings of …
Elnathan Parr · The Grounds of Divinity · p. 298 · Open in the reader

Plain Evidences the Church of England is Apostolical A09265

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… ſingular courſes, with Sophiſtrie, with peruerſions of Scriptures; contemning the iudgement of all others: VſingUsing Proteſtations of the euidence of the truth, which hee imagineth to hold in theſe …
With rule
… ſingular courſes, with Sophiſtrie, with peruerſions of Scriptures; contemning the iudgement of all others: VſingUsing Proteſtations of the euidence of the truth, which hee imagineth to hold in theſe …
Richard Bernard · Plain Evidences the Church of England is Apostolical · p. 201 · Open in the reader

A Plea for Grace A09277

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… to use their Naturall gifts well: Be it so. But what is this Well VsingUsing of Naturall gifts? It is that, say they, whereby they may in some sort …
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… to use their Naturall gifts well: Be it so. But what is this Well VsingUsing of Naturall gifts? It is that, say they, whereby they may in some sort …
William Pemble · A Plea for Grace · p. 58 · Open in the reader

The Art of Prophesying A09449

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… of the properties. Secondly, proceede to the reading of the Scriptures in this order. VsingUsing a grammaticall, rhetoricall, and logicall analysis, and the helpe of the rest of the …
With rule
… of the properties. Secondly, proceede to the reading of the Scriptures in this order. VsingUsing a grammaticall, rhetoricall, and logicall analysis, and the helpe of the rest of the …
William Perkins · The Art of Prophesying · p. 26 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Judges A10933

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… of the lawfulneſſe or neceſſitie thereof, from the word and ordination of the Church. VſingUsing alſo the holieſt and beſt meanes to obtaine faith, knowledge, wiſdome and conſcience to …
With rule
… of the lawfulneſſe or neceſſitie thereof, from the word and ordination of the Church. VſingUsing alſo the holieſt and beſt meanes to obtaine faith, knowledge, wiſdome and conſcience to …
Richard Rogers · Commentary on Judges · p. 340 · Open in the reader

Seven Treatises A10945

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That which remaineth to be ſayd of this point (VſingUsing our ſolitarineſſe aright) is, that as I haue ſet downe the rules by which …
With rule
That which remaineth to be ſayd of this point (VſingUsing our ſolitarineſſe aright) is, that as I haue ſet downe the rules by which …
Richard Rogers · Seven Treatises · p. 379 · Open in the reader

Rules of Construction in English Grammar A12988

Printed
VſingUsing this booke with diligence.
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VſingUsing this booke with diligence.
John Stockwood · Rules of Construction in English Grammar · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed A13547

Printed
… may bee knowne: And this ground is called here a good and honest heart: VsingUsing a double Epithite, either by way of exposition, shewing, that by a good heart …
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… may bee knowne: And this ground is called here a good and honest heart: VsingUsing a double Epithite, either by way of exposition, shewing, that by a good heart …
Thomas Taylor · The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed · p. 261 · Open in the reader

An Antilogy A15395

Printed
3 VsingUsing nothing necessarie to saluation.
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3 VsingUsing nothing necessarie to saluation.
Andrew Willet · An Antilogy · p. 112 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Jonah A16485

Printed
… their notes, and take knowledge in generall, when they heare the voyce of musicke. VsingUsing to the hand, doth make the horse, and dogge and calfe, to play and …
With rule
… their notes, and take knowledge in generall, when they heare the voyce of musicke. VsingUsing to the hand, doth make the horse, and dogge and calfe, to play and …
Archbishop George Abbot · Sermons on Jonah · p. 469 · Open in the reader

Doctor Hills Reasons for Upholding of Papistry Unmasked A16795

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… should be deprehended, to take vp the most part of his ware on trust. VsingUsing therefore in the front some little simple cunning to goe farther of, he with …
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… should be deprehended, to take vp the most part of his ware on trust. VsingUsing therefore in the front some little simple cunning to goe farther of, he with …
Archbishop George Abbot · Doctor Hills Reasons for Upholding of Papistry Unmasked · p. 72 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Isaiah A17640

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… forth the grace of God, which ſhould be manifeſted at the comming of Chriſt. VſingUsing the verie ſame ſimilitude with that in the 22. Pſalme, verſ. 26. where Dauid deſcribes the …
With rule
… forth the grace of God, which ſhould be manifeſted at the comming of Chriſt. VſingUsing the verie ſame ſimilitude with that in the 22. Pſalme, verſ. 26. where Dauid deſcribes the …
John Calvin · Commentary on Isaiah · p. 241 · Open in the reader

The Art of Giving A19280

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3 VsingUsing that which our owne country best affords, and most cheape. And lastly being lawes …
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3 VsingUsing that which our owne country best affords, and most cheape. And lastly being lawes …
Thomas Cooper · The Art of Giving · p. 78 · Open in the reader

The Christians Daily Sacrifice A19284

Printed
4 VsingUsing more conscionably their fellowships, and opening our state vnto them.
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4 VsingUsing more conscionably their fellowships, and opening our state vnto them.
Thomas Cooper · The Christians Daily Sacrifice · p. 52 · Open in the reader
Printed
3 VsingUsing his great and fearefull names in our fumes and rage.
With rule
3 VsingUsing his great and fearefull names in our fumes and rage.
Thomas Cooper · The Christians Daily Sacrifice · p. 76 · Open in the reader
Printed
5 VsingUsing the names of God to socery, witch-craft.
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5 VsingUsing the names of God to socery, witch-craft.
Thomas Cooper · The Christians Daily Sacrifice · p. 76 · Open in the reader

A Familiar Treatise Laying Down Cases of Conscience A19293

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7. VſingUsing the world as though wee vſed it not, 1. Cor. 7.
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7. VſingUsing the world as though wee vſed it not, 1. Cor. 7.
Thomas Cooper · A Familiar Treatise Laying Down Cases of Conscience · p. 53 · Open in the reader

Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light A19294

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VsingUsing of Amulets.
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VsingUsing of Amulets.
Thomas Cooper · Satan Transformed Into an Angel of Light · Open in the reader

The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature A19295

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VsingUsing of Amulets.
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VsingUsing of Amulets.
Thomas Cooper · The Mystery of Witchcraft Discovering the Truth of Nature · Open in the reader

A Survey of Dialogical Discourses A19857

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… and yet ſhe liueth and continueth ſound: which was 17. yeares after the cu…e VſingUsing further theſe wordes, Neither indeede doe I doubt but that euil may be taken …
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… and yet ſhe liueth and continueth ſound: which was 17. yeares after the cu…e VſingUsing further theſe wordes, Neither indeede doe I doubt but that euil may be taken …
John Darrell · A Survey of Dialogical Discourses · p. 61 · Open in the reader

A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ A20559

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Wiues obey your owne husbands. VſingUsing this as a reaſon, if they be your husbands. If God hath ſet them …
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Wiues obey your owne husbands. VſingUsing this as a reaſon, if they be your husbands. If God hath ſet them …
John Dod · A Bright Star which Leadeth Wise Men to our Lord Jesus Christ · Open in the reader

The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God A20720

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VsingUsing helps See A.
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VsingUsing helps See A.
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
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VsingUsing the meanes of sanctification in the worship of God. Wherewe are to consider the …
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VsingUsing the meanes of sanctification in the worship of God. Wherewe are to consider the …
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
Printed
VsingUsing of the marriage bed
With rule
VsingUsing of the marriage bed
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
Printed
VsingUsing false
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VsingUsing false
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader
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VsingUsing the meanes of
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VsingUsing the meanes of
George Downame · The Duties Commanded and Sins Forbidden in the Law of God · Open in the reader

A Defense of the Sermon Preached at the Consecration of the Bishop of Bath A20733

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… hath reduced the whole body of it into one syllogisme, with the proofs thereof. VsingUsing this syllogisme for the parts of my Sermō, as the tyrant vsed his bed …
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… hath reduced the whole body of it into one syllogisme, with the proofs thereof. VsingUsing this syllogisme for the parts of my Sermō, as the tyrant vsed his bed …
George Downame · A Defense of the Sermon Preached at the Consecration of the Bishop of Bath · p. 56 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Sacred Divinity A20766

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Firſt, VſingUsing Gods Name careleſly in common talke; as, Good Lord! O God! &c. when wee …
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Firſt, VſingUsing Gods Name careleſly in common talke; as, Good Lord! O God! &c. when wee …
John Downame · The Sum of Sacred Divinity · p. 163 · Open in the reader
Printed
Secondly, VſingUsing of the things wherein they are preferred, to the others benefit, being content to …
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Secondly, VſingUsing of the things wherein they are preferred, to the others benefit, being content to …
John Downame · The Sum of Sacred Divinity · p. 181 · Open in the reader

Godly Private Prayers for Christian Families A73805

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3 VſingUsing carefully to ſearch and prepare our hearts, vvhen we come before the Lord.
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3 VſingUsing carefully to ſearch and prepare our hearts, vvhen we come before the Lord.
Edward Dering · Godly Private Prayers for Christian Families · Open in the reader

The Wonderful Mystery of Spiritual Growth B12200

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4 VſingUsing diligence in the meaneſt, which our God hath allotted vs.
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4 VſingUsing diligence in the meaneſt, which our God hath allotted vs.
Thomas Cooper · The Wonderful Mystery of Spiritual Growth · p. 43 · Open in the reader

Principles of Christian Religion Expressed in the Catechism B12280

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… common talke, falſely, or truely before a Magiſtrate, by that which is not God. VſingUsing oathes whether vertuall onely as by faith and troth; by taking, &c. Phareſaicall by …
With rule
… common talke, falſely, or truely before a Magiſtrate, by that which is not God. VſingUsing oathes whether vertuall onely as by faith and troth; by taking, &c. Phareſaicall by …
William Crompton · Principles of Christian Religion Expressed in the Catechism · p. 112 · Open in the reader

A Sum of Moral Philosophy B15223

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5 VsingUsing to invent much of our owne, not to stand strictly on authority of others.
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5 VsingUsing to invent much of our owne, not to stand strictly on authority of others.
William Pemble · A Sum of Moral Philosophy · p. 61 · Open in the reader