Waiting for reviewOther spellingsCandidate #11017 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

perswadedpersuaded

Everything else the mechanical classes do not explain: shew → show, then → than.

Puritas changed it: 23,007 times in 4,107 works
Consistency: 99.7% (23,007 of 23,062)
Reach if approved: ~24,235 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: persuaded
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 23,065 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (23,007 changes in 4,107 works, 99.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 23,007)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… no man but lightely acquaynted with the hystory of that time, that can bee perswadedpersuaded. But after that Liberius himself had subscribed to the Arrians, as Saint Hierom writeth …
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… no man but lightely acquaynted with the hystory of that time, that can bee perswadedpersuaded. But after that Liberius himself had subscribed to the Arrians, as Saint Hierom writeth …
William Fulke · A Brief Confutation of a Popish Discourse · Open in the reader
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… Arrians, was chosen Bishop of Rome in his place. But afterward, Liberius sollicited and perswadedpersuaded by one Fortunatianus as S. Hierome witnesseth in catal. and through wearines of his …
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… Arrians, was chosen Bishop of Rome in his place. But afterward, Liberius sollicited and perswadedpersuaded by one Fortunatianus as S. Hierome witnesseth in catal. and through wearines of his …
William Fulke · A Retentive to Stay Good Christians · p. 46 · Open in the reader
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… case is all one, concerning direct warrant from the word. For be he falsly perswadedpersuaded of sufficient direction either from naturall Reason, or the written word, hee hath iust …
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… case is all one, concerning direct warrant from the word. For be he falsly perswadedpersuaded of sufficient direction either from naturall Reason, or the written word, hee hath iust …
Thomas Gataker · A Just Defense of Certain Passages · p. 138 · Open in the reader
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… learning, mixt with ſingular modeſty, and ingenuity, which is indeed true Nobility But being perſwadedpersuaded that you had rather do things praiſworthy than read your own praiſes, I. reſt …
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… learning, mixt with ſingular modeſty, and ingenuity, which is indeed true Nobility But being perſwadedpersuaded that you had rather do things praiſworthy than read your own praiſes, I. reſt …
Stephen Geree · The Ornament of Women · Open in the reader
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The matter followeth, thoſe things whereof wee are fully perſwadedpersuaded. He meaneth the deedes and ſayings of Chriſt. Wherefore let vs heare of Chriſt.
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The matter followeth, thoſe things whereof wee are fully perſwadedpersuaded. He meaneth the deedes and ſayings of Chriſt. Wherefore let vs heare of Chriſt.
George Estey · Expositions Upon Divers Parts of Scripture · Open in the reader
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… refusing the Cup, haue beene hidden amongst those antient Christians, if they had bin perswadedpersuaded, as now Protestants are, that receiuing one kind onely is sacrilege? The like argument …
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… refusing the Cup, haue beene hidden amongst those antient Christians, if they had bin perswadedpersuaded, as now Protestants are, that receiuing one kind onely is sacrilege? The like argument …
Daniel Featley · The Grand Sacrilege of the Church of Rome · p. 197 · Open in the reader
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… scire se credat. There is nothing more grieuous then that a man should be perswadedpersuaded hee knowes that soundly whereof hee is totally ignorant. Therefore saith Chrysostome. Praestat proba …
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… scire se credat. There is nothing more grieuous then that a man should be perswadedpersuaded hee knowes that soundly whereof hee is totally ignorant. Therefore saith Chrysostome. Praestat proba …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 179 · Open in the reader
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… let this goe, that hee speaketh of the latter tymes, which yet (I am perswadedpersuaded) hath a narrower relation, than that, where-by, I know, you will seeke to …
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… let this goe, that hee speaketh of the latter tymes, which yet (I am perswadedpersuaded) hath a narrower relation, than that, where-by, I know, you will seeke to …
Patrick Forbes · Dialogue Wherein a Romish Rhyme is Confuted · p. 114 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (55)

47 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 45 are listed here. 8 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Five Godly and Profitable Sermons A09262

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… as was David, God would build him a sure house like vnto Davids. 1. King. 11. 38. [PerswadedPersuaded the people that it was too much labour to resort from all quarters so …
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… as was David, God would build him a sure house like vnto Davids. 1. King. 11. 38. [PerswadedPersuaded the people that it was too much labour to resort from all quarters so …
William Pemble · Five Godly and Profitable Sermons · p. 62 · Open in the reader

A Christian Dictionary A15520

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to be PerswadedPersuaded. sig:
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to be PerswadedPersuaded. sig:
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 356 · Open in the reader
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To bee infallibly assured of a thing, by demonstratiue certainety. Rom. 8, 37. I am PerswadedPersuaded. This is the perswation and certainety of faith.
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To bee infallibly assured of a thing, by demonstratiue certainety. Rom. 8, 37. I am PerswadedPersuaded. This is the perswation and certainety of faith.
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 356 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Romans A15525

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… perseuerance in grace, contrary to Rom. 8, 29, 30. Secondly, because they finde the word heere Englished [PerswadedPersuaded] to be elsewhere in Scripture applyed vnto coniecturall knowledge, as 1 Thess. 1, 4. Rom. 15, 14. 2 Tim. 1, 5. Heb …
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… perseuerance in grace, contrary to Rom. 8, 29, 30. Secondly, because they finde the word heere Englished [PerswadedPersuaded] to be elsewhere in Scripture applyed vnto coniecturall knowledge, as 1 Thess. 1, 4. Rom. 15, 14. 2 Tim. 1, 5. Heb …
Thomas Wilson · Commentary on Romans · p. 653 · Open in the reader

Discourses of William Alleine A23675

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… Generation; then reſolve: ſuch Reſolutions will be your ſtrength; you muſt not be half PerſwadedPersuaded with Agrippa, but altogether reſolved to be ſuch as Paul a Zealous Doer, and …
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… Generation; then reſolve: ſuch Reſolutions will be your ſtrength; you muſt not be half PerſwadedPersuaded with Agrippa, but altogether reſolved to be ſuch as Paul a Zealous Doer, and …
William Alleine · Discourses of William Alleine · p. 81 · Open in the reader

The Bibles Abstract and Epitome A27502

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Certain Jews PerswadedPersuaded the people that Paul did preach unlawfull ordinances, &c. as also did lie in …
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Certain Jews PerswadedPersuaded the people that Paul did preach unlawfull ordinances, &c. as also did lie in …
Richard Bernard · The Bibles Abstract and Epitome · p. 131 · Open in the reader

Evangelical Repentance Unto Salvation A27606

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… the Prophetick with the Doctrinal, you may be, (as however I Hope; and am PerſwadedPersuaded you are) more excited, and may move more Vigorouſly and Zealouſly in the Promoting …
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… the Prophetick with the Doctrinal, you may be, (as however I Hope; and am PerſwadedPersuaded you are) more excited, and may move more Vigorouſly and Zealouſly in the Promoting …
Thomas Beverley · Evangelical Repentance Unto Salvation · Open in the reader

The Principle of Protestant Truth and Peace A27637

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THE whole Duty of a Nation, or National True Religion, Argued and PerſwadedPersuaded upon greateſt Motives of Scripture and Reaſon; Conciliated to all moderate Apprehenſions, though differing …
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THE whole Duty of a Nation, or National True Religion, Argued and PerſwadedPersuaded upon greateſt Motives of Scripture and Reaſon; Conciliated to all moderate Apprehenſions, though differing …
Thomas Beverley · The Principle of Protestant Truth and Peace · Open in the reader

A Testimony to the Doctrine and Government of the Church of Scotland A35932

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… one another, and this is the way to gain one another, and I am PerſwadedPersuaded that the needleſs, Groundleſs and Sinful Diviſion, and Breakings that have been in the …
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… one another, and this is the way to gain one another, and I am PerſwadedPersuaded that the needleſs, Groundleſs and Sinful Diviſion, and Breakings that have been in the …
John Dick · A Testimony to the Doctrine and Government of the Church of Scotland · p. 55 · Open in the reader

The Holy Arbor A42920

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PerſwadedPersuaded to become One of the Three.
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PerſwadedPersuaded to become One of the Three.
John Godolphin · The Holy Arbor · Open in the reader

One Hundred Select Sermons A44565

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… As we ſee Agrippa to Paul, Almoſt thou perſwadeſt me to be a Chriſtian. PerſwadedPersuaded him? how did he ſo? namely from that confidence and reſolution which he did …
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… As we ſee Agrippa to Paul, Almoſt thou perſwadeſt me to be a Chriſtian. PerſwadedPersuaded him? how did he ſo? namely from that confidence and reſolution which he did …
Thomas Horton · One Hundred Select Sermons · p. 341 · Open in the reader

A Plea for the Non-Conformists A45152

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… not do the thing both Joyntly and Separately; ſo that even while he is PerſwadedPersuaded in his Conſcience that it is his Duty, God's Negative Command is Obligatory againſt …
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… not do the thing both Joyntly and Separately; ſo that even while he is PerſwadedPersuaded in his Conſcience that it is his Duty, God's Negative Command is Obligatory againſt …
John Humfrey · A Plea for the Non-Conformists · p. 27 · Open in the reader

Distressed Zion Relieved A47473

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PerswadedPersuaded th' English, that they would remove
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PerswadedPersuaded th' English, that they would remove
Benjamin Keach · Distressed Zion Relieved · p. 137 · Open in the reader

The Growth of Error A48862

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But can any Man, in his Wits, think; that we, who are fully PerſwadedPersuaded in our Conſciences, of the Truth of Chriſt's Divinity, and that the Belief of …
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But can any Man, in his Wits, think; that we, who are fully PerſwadedPersuaded in our Conſciences, of the Truth of Chriſt's Divinity, and that the Belief of …
Stephen Lobb · The Growth of Error · p. 124 · Open in the reader

Inquiry into the Nature of the Present Controversy About Justification Part 1 A48865

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… Martyr, tho' he Defines not Faith thus, yet holds, That every ſaving Believer is PerſwadedPersuaded, he is by Adoption the Child of God, and choſen to Eternal Life. In …
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… Martyr, tho' he Defines not Faith thus, yet holds, That every ſaving Believer is PerſwadedPersuaded, he is by Adoption the Child of God, and choſen to Eternal Life. In …
Stephen Lobb · Inquiry into the Nature of the Present Controversy About Justification Part 1 · p. 99 · Open in the reader
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… to us in the Goſpel through Chriſt, we are not only in the General PerſwadedPersuaded, that all, who believe, ſhall have their Sins forgiven them: But, he that ſavingly …
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… to us in the Goſpel through Chriſt, we are not only in the General PerſwadedPersuaded, that all, who believe, ſhall have their Sins forgiven them: But, he that ſavingly …
Stephen Lobb · Inquiry into the Nature of the Present Controversy About Justification Part 1 · p. 107 · Open in the reader
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… Remiſſion are in a Saving Believer at the ſame time; But he, who is PerſwadedPersuaded, that if he believes, he ſhall be Juſtified, is not therefore as yet Juſtified …
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… Remiſſion are in a Saving Believer at the ſame time; But he, who is PerſwadedPersuaded, that if he believes, he ſhall be Juſtified, is not therefore as yet Juſtified …
Stephen Lobb · Inquiry into the Nature of the Present Controversy About Justification Part 1 · p. 107 · Open in the reader

The Souls Union with Christ A49198

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… is ſpoken of in 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am PerſwadedPersuaded that he is able to keep that which I have Committed unto him: That …
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… is ſpoken of in 2 Tim. 1.12. I know whom I have believed, and I am PerſwadedPersuaded that he is able to keep that which I have Committed unto him: That …
John Lougher · The Souls Union with Christ · p. 368 · Open in the reader

A Good Man Making a Good End A50132

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… in Him: and I hope, you are every one of you, more than Almost PerswadedPersuaded, for to be such a Christian. God make every one of us, Altogether so.
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… in Him: and I hope, you are every one of you, more than Almost PerswadedPersuaded, for to be such a Christian. God make every one of us, Altogether so.
Cotton Mather · A Good Man Making a Good End · p. 88 · Open in the reader

The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God A51705

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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded, &c.
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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded, &c.
Thomas Mallery · The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God · p. 13 · Open in the reader
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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded, —
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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded, —
Thomas Mallery · The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God · p. 37 · Open in the reader
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—I am PerſwadedPersuaded,—
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—I am PerſwadedPersuaded,—
Thomas Mallery · The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God · p. 48 · Open in the reader
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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded,—
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For I am PerſwadedPersuaded,—
Thomas Mallery · The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God · p. 60 · Open in the reader
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I am PerſwadedPersuaded— Nor Principalities.
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I am PerſwadedPersuaded— Nor Principalities.
Thomas Mallery · The Inseparable Communion of a Believer with God · p. 94 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms A56211

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… the Barons of the Land, and by his discreet words, and bearing loving carriage, PerswadedPersuaded them to restore Archigallo to his former honour and regalty; and thereupon assembling a …
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… the Barons of the Land, and by his discreet words, and bearing loving carriage, PerswadedPersuaded them to restore Archigallo to his former honour and regalty; and thereupon assembling a …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 7 · Open in the reader

Speech 4 December 1648 A56213

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3. PerswadedPersuaded the King to impeach the Lord Kimbolion & the five Members, & then to come personally …
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3. PerswadedPersuaded the King to impeach the Lord Kimbolion & the five Members, & then to come personally …
William Prynne · Speech 4 December 1648 · p. 96 · Open in the reader
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5. PerswadedPersuaded the King & many Lords & Commons to desert his Houses of Parl. to dissolve & destroy …
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5. PerswadedPersuaded the King & many Lords & Commons to desert his Houses of Parl. to dissolve & destroy …
William Prynne · Speech 4 December 1648 · p. 96 · Open in the reader

Commentary on Deuteronomy A56629

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… of the Land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the Houſe of Bondage.] PerſwadedPersuaded you to forſake your God and his Service; to whom you owe your Liberty …
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… of the Land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the Houſe of Bondage.] PerſwadedPersuaded you to forſake your God and his Service; to whom you owe your Liberty …
Simon Patrick · Commentary on Deuteronomy · p. 198 · Open in the reader

The Work of the Ministry Represented to the Clergy A56717

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We profeſs at our Ordination, that we are PerſwadedPersuaded the Holy Scriptures contain ſufficiently all Doctrine required of neceſſity for Everlaſting Salvation, &c …
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We profeſs at our Ordination, that we are PerſwadedPersuaded the Holy Scriptures contain ſufficiently all Doctrine required of neceſſity for Everlaſting Salvation, &c …
Simon Patrick · The Work of the Ministry Represented to the Clergy · p. 7 · Open in the reader

Saul and David Compared A61680

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… man's conſtant Frame, who Mourneth all his dayes, for that which he is yet PerſwadedPersuaded is Done away.
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… man's conſtant Frame, who Mourneth all his dayes, for that which he is yet PerſwadedPersuaded is Done away.
Benjamin Stonham · Saul and David Compared · p. 276 · Open in the reader

Commentary on the Minor Prophets A63068

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… infirmities, that he doubted he had laboured in vain, and feared their Apoſtacy, 1 Theſ. 3.5. PerſwadedPersuaded alſo he was better things of the Hebrews, and ſuch as accompany ſalvation, though …
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… infirmities, that he doubted he had laboured in vain, and feared their Apoſtacy, 1 Theſ. 3.5. PerſwadedPersuaded alſo he was better things of the Hebrews, and ſuch as accompany ſalvation, though …
John Trapp · Commentary on the Minor Prophets · p. 940 · Open in the reader

The Protestant School A64677

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Is: PerswadedPersuaded to: go: down
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Is: PerswadedPersuaded to: go: down
James Ussher · The Protestant School · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

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PerswadedPersuaded]
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PerswadedPersuaded]
Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 478 · Open in the reader

Seasonable Precautions A66792

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PerſwadedPersuaded be ſincerely to unite,
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PerſwadedPersuaded be ſincerely to unite,
George Wither · Seasonable Precautions · p. 11 · Open in the reader

The Resurrection Asserted A67406

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… moreover, Christ and his Apostles:) If they hear not These; neither would they be PerswadedPersuaded, though one should Rise from the Dead.
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… moreover, Christ and his Apostles:) If they hear not These; neither would they be PerswadedPersuaded, though one should Rise from the Dead.
John Wallis · The Resurrection Asserted · p. 28 · Open in the reader

Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof A69129

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8 A strong Conscience, is that which is established in the truth. Rom. 14. 5. PerswadedPersuaded in his owne minde. 2. Pet. 1. 12. Ye know and are established in the present truth.
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8 A strong Conscience, is that which is established in the truth. Rom. 14. 5. PerswadedPersuaded in his owne minde. 2. Pet. 1. 12. Ye know and are established in the present truth.
William Ames · Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof · p. 39 · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened A71078

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… Head (or Knowledge) in every Sacrifice, Lev. 1. 8. and would have every Man to be PerſwadedPersuaded in his own Mind, Rom. 14. 5. elſe Real Duty may Rationally (or unto ſuch a …
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… Head (or Knowledge) in every Sacrifice, Lev. 1. 8. and would have every Man to be PerſwadedPersuaded in his own Mind, Rom. 14. 5. elſe Real Duty may Rationally (or unto ſuch a …
Benjamin Stonham · The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened · p. 142 · Open in the reader

The Works of William Bridge Volume 1 A77355

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… So it ſhall be with men and women now: if they be Aſſured, and PerſwadedPersuaded, that God is able, and ſo relye upon God; this is the faith that …
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… So it ſhall be with men and women now: if they be Aſſured, and PerſwadedPersuaded, that God is able, and ſo relye upon God; this is the faith that …
William Bridge · The Works of William Bridge Volume 1 · p. 274 · Open in the reader

Two Treatises 2 A77514

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Acquaintance WITH GOD: THE Nature of it opened, The Practice PerſwadedPersuaded, Incouraged, Directed, Cautioned. As it was lately delivered to the Church of God at …
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Acquaintance WITH GOD: THE Nature of it opened, The Practice PerſwadedPersuaded, Incouraged, Directed, Cautioned. As it was lately delivered to the Church of God at …
John Brinsley · Two Treatises 2 · Open in the reader

The Preacher Sent A90932

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… are intended as every Chriſtian doth enjoy. And foreign is uſed for Grace. Act. 13. ver. 43.—PerſwadedPersuaded them to continue in [the Grace] of God. Rom. 1. ver. 7.—[Grace] to you, and …
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… are intended as every Chriſtian doth enjoy. And foreign is uſed for Grace. Act. 13. ver. 43.—PerſwadedPersuaded them to continue in [the Grace] of God. Rom. 1. ver. 7.—[Grace] to you, and …
John Martin · The Preacher Sent · p. 59 · Open in the reader

The Young Mans Remembrancer and Youths Best Choice B09529

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… Severe and Strict? O Curſed Wretch that I was and am, not to be PerſwadedPersuaded to Own and Imbrace them.
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… Severe and Strict? O Curſed Wretch that I was and am, not to be PerſwadedPersuaded to Own and Imbrace them.
Matthew Mead · The Young Mans Remembrancer and Youths Best Choice · p. 20 · Open in the reader

A Sort of Believers Never Saved N01282

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… they ſhould get to Heaven: Praeſumendo Sperant & Sperando Pereunt: Many Damned, that have been PerſwadedPersuaded, they ſhould be Saved: there are many, that go believing to Hell; their Eyes …
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… they ſhould get to Heaven: Praeſumendo Sperant & Sperando Pereunt: Many Damned, that have been PerſwadedPersuaded, they ſhould be Saved: there are many, that go believing to Hell; their Eyes …
Jeremiah Shepard · A Sort of Believers Never Saved · p. 9 · Open in the reader

None but Christ N01981

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Oh! Be PerſwadedPersuaded to flee to Jeſus Chriſt for Help, in all your ſtraits and difficulties. Tho …
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Oh! Be PerſwadedPersuaded to flee to Jeſus Chriſt for Help, in all your ſtraits and difficulties. Tho …
Azariah Mather · None but Christ · p. 16 · Open in the reader

A Complete Body of Divinity N02384

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… this Point, which would be endleſs: But let all that Fear God be well PerſwadedPersuaded in their Minds.
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… this Point, which would be endleſs: But let all that Fear God be well PerſwadedPersuaded in their Minds.
Samuel Willard · A Complete Body of Divinity · p. 656 · Open in the reader

The Duty of All Christians Urged N03667

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SUCH a Repentance belongs to the work of the Lord. Therefore muſt we be PerſwadedPersuaded to Comply with that Propoſal in Prov. 28.13. He that Confeſſeth and Forſaketh His ſin …
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SUCH a Repentance belongs to the work of the Lord. Therefore muſt we be PerſwadedPersuaded to Comply with that Propoſal in Prov. 28.13. He that Confeſſeth and Forſaketh His ſin …
Nathaniel Clap · The Duty of All Christians Urged · p. 13 · Open in the reader