Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1326 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

godlinessegodliness

A final e dropped: selfe → self, beene → been, hee → he.

Puritas changed it: 12,762 times in 1,984 works
Consistency: 99.8% (12,762 of 12,779)
Reach if approved: ~13,428 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: godliness
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 12,780 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (12,762 changes in 1,984 works, 99.8% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 12,762)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… may not be wearie of well-doing, nor giue ouer my heauenly race of godlinessegodliness, till I may say, It is finished. Endue me with power from aboue, and …
With rule
… may not be wearie of well-doing, nor giue ouer my heauenly race of godlinessegodliness, till I may say, It is finished. Endue me with power from aboue, and …
Daniel Featley · The Handmaid to Private Devotion · p. 487 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſaith my God. No, where ever tru… peace of conſcience doth inhabit, … dwelleth with godlineſſegodliness of life and unblameableneſſe of converſation; as th… Apoſtle Peter joyneth them togethe… 2. Pet …
With rule
… ſaith my God. No, where ever tru… peace of conſcience doth inhabit, … dwelleth with godlineſſegodliness of life and unblameableneſſe of converſation; as th… Apoſtle Peter joyneth them togethe… 2. Pet …
William Fenner · The Souls Looking Glass 2 · p. 155 · Open in the reader
Printed
… cauſe, that the Apoſtle Paul amongſt the heades, and points of the miſteries of GodlineſſeGodliness, reckoneth this for one, that Chriſt vvas preached vnto the Gentiles 1. tim. 3. 16. Thus vve …
With rule
… cauſe, that the Apoſtle Paul amongſt the heades, and points of the miſteries of GodlineſſeGodliness, reckoneth this for one, that Chriſt vvas preached vnto the Gentiles 1. tim. 3. 16. Thus vve …
John Forbes · Sermon on 1 Timothy 2:4 · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… reasons, wherfore euery true Christian must confesse, & acknowledge that truth, which is according to godlinessegodliness: Yea, and how plentiful the Scripture is, in describing & setting forth the notable confessions …
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… reasons, wherfore euery true Christian must confesse, & acknowledge that truth, which is according to godlinessegodliness: Yea, and how plentiful the Scripture is, in describing & setting forth the notable confessions …
John Frewen · Choice Grounds and Principles of our Christian Religion · p. 22 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that summe of money was not paide, he might not be canonized, although his godlinessegodliness neuer so much deserued. Againe of what force your Canonization is to be esteemed …
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… that summe of money was not paide, he might not be canonized, although his godlinessegodliness neuer so much deserued. Againe of what force your Canonization is to be esteemed …
William Fulke · Two Treatises Against the Papists · p. 24 · Open in the reader
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… riches fearing leaſt they ſhould be an hinderance to her in the proceſſe of godlineſſegodliness, ſhe beſtowed all vpon the poore and liued a Monaſticall life, by meanes whereof …
With rule
… riches fearing leaſt they ſhould be an hinderance to her in the proceſſe of godlineſſegodliness, ſhe beſtowed all vpon the poore and liued a Monaſticall life, by meanes whereof …
John Gee · New Shreds of the Old Snare · p. 12 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and the faith of thoſe men which beléeue, and yet haue no fruits of godlineſſegodliness in thē. The Diuells indéede doe beléeue all matters of faith to be true …
With rule
… and the faith of thoſe men which beléeue, and yet haue no fruits of godlineſſegodliness in thē. The Diuells indéede doe beléeue all matters of faith to be true …
George Gifford · A Godly Zealous and Profitable Sermon Upon James 2 · Open in the reader
Printed
… purpoſe, either for the clokinge of ſome vice or the withdrawing-from vertue and godlineſſegodliness, ſuche therefore we muſte alwaye ſuſpect. And if thy brother the ſonne of thy …
With rule
… purpoſe, either for the clokinge of ſome vice or the withdrawing-from vertue and godlineſſegodliness, ſuche therefore we muſte alwaye ſuſpect. And if thy brother the ſonne of thy …
Anthony Gilby · Commentary Upon Micah · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (17)

14 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 3 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Key of Knowledge A04155

Printed
… TRVTH of Religion, I desire now to goe on to the second part, the GODLINESSEGODLINESS of it, tell mee first therefore I pray you, how it may best be …
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… TRVTH of Religion, I desire now to goe on to the second part, the GODLINESSEGODLINESS of it, tell mee first therefore I pray you, how it may best be …
John Jackson · The Key of Knowledge · Open in the reader

Light from Heaven A12186

Printed
GOdlinesseGodliness, what.
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GOdlinesseGodliness, what.
Richard Sibbes · Light from Heaven · Open in the reader
Printed
THE FOVNTAINE OPENED: OR, THE MYSTERIE OF GODLINESSEGODLINESS REVEALED.
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THE FOVNTAINE OPENED: OR, THE MYSTERIE OF GODLINESSEGODLINESS REVEALED.
Richard Sibbes · Light from Heaven · Open in the reader

Two Treatises A13560

Printed
… Salomon. The eye is neuer ſatisfied with ſeeing, nor the eare with hearing: onely godlineſſEgodliness bringeth with it contentment.
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… Salomon. The eye is neuer ſatisfied with ſeeing, nor the eare with hearing: onely godlineſſEgodliness bringeth with it contentment.
Thomas Taylor · Two Treatises · p. 79 · Open in the reader

The Great Mysteries of Godliness and Ungodliness A40897

Printed
THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF GODLINESSEGODLINESS AND UNGODLINESSE.
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THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF GODLINESSEGODLINESS AND UNGODLINESSE.
Ralph Farmer · The Great Mysteries of Godliness and Ungodliness · Open in the reader

Directions and Instigations to the Duty of Prayer A41838

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GOdlinesseGodliness is so sublime and divine a thing, and doth so highly elevate the Believer …
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GOdlinesseGodliness is so sublime and divine a thing, and doth so highly elevate the Believer …
Andrew Gray · Directions and Instigations to the Duty of Prayer · p. 5 · Open in the reader

The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods True Saints Part 1 and 2 A56163

Printed
… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEACE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy sons sak… Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEACE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy sons sak… Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
William Prynne · The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods True Saints Part 1 and 2 · p. 321 · Open in the reader

The Sword of Christian Magistracy A56215

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… pray for them, that under them they may live a peaceable life IN ALL GODLINESSEGODLINESS and HONESTY, they being the Miniſters of God for their good, ROM. 13. 1. to 6. 1 PET …
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… pray for them, that under them they may live a peaceable life IN ALL GODLINESSEGODLINESS and HONESTY, they being the Miniſters of God for their good, ROM. 13. 1. to 6. 1 PET …
William Prynne · The Sword of Christian Magistracy · p. 23 · Open in the reader

The Morning Exercise Methodized A81247

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GODLINESSEGODLINESS, a grace that guideth us in our immediate commerce with God.
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GODLINESSEGODLINESS, a grace that guideth us in our immediate commerce with God.
Thomas Case · The Morning Exercise Methodized · p. 12 · Open in the reader

The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints Part 2 A91273

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… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEAGE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy ſons ſake Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
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… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEAGE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy ſons ſake Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
William Prynne · The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints Part 2 · p. 321 · Open in the reader

The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints A91279

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… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEACE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy ſons ſake Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
With rule
… AND STUDY TO PRESERVE THY PEOPLE COMMITTED TO HIS CHARGE, IN WEALTH, PEACE, AND GODLINESSEGODLINESS: Grant this, O merciful Father for thy ſons ſake Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Amen.
William Prynne · The Signal Loyalty and Devotion of Gods Saints · p. 321 · Open in the reader

The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied A91808

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GOdlineſſeGodliness is profitable to all things, having the promiſe of this life, and that to …
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GOdlineſſeGodliness is profitable to all things, having the promiſe of this life, and that to …
John Rainolds · The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied · p. 125 · Open in the reader

The Power of Godliness A96372

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PART. I. Shewing, wherein the Power of GODLINESSEGODLINESS conſiſts, viz.
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PART. I. Shewing, wherein the Power of GODLINESSEGODLINESS conſiſts, viz.
Thomas White · The Power of Godliness · Open in the reader
Printed
… III. Wherein are ſet down ſeveral meanes and helps for attaining the Power of GODLINESSEGODLINESS.
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… III. Wherein are ſet down ſeveral meanes and helps for attaining the Power of GODLINESSEGODLINESS.
Thomas White · The Power of Godliness · Open in the reader