Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1432 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

failefail

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

Puritas changed it: 8,948 times in 1,864 works
Consistency: 99.7% (8,948 of 8,969)
Reach if approved: ~9,426 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: fail
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 8,971 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (8,948 changes in 1,864 works, 99.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 8,948)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… all the faithfull by his ſpirit, can not fall, vntill the power of Chriſt failefail, and his kingdome come to an end. For we muſt note, that the force …
With rule
… all the faithfull by his ſpirit, can not fall, vntill the power of Chriſt failefail, and his kingdome come to an end. For we muſt note, that the force …
George Gifford · Sermons Upon Divers Texts · p. 174 · Open in the reader
Printed
… he ſhall poſſeſſe them for euer, euen world without end. His ſtate ſhall neuer failefail.
With rule
… he ſhall poſſeſſe them for euer, euen world without end. His ſtate ſhall neuer failefail.
George Gifford · Treatise of True Fortitude · Open in the reader
Printed
Saint Cyprians advice is good, If water failefail in the pipe or conduit, or runne muddily, to have recourſe to the ſpring …
With rule
Saint Cyprians advice is good, If water failefail in the pipe or conduit, or runne muddily, to have recourſe to the ſpring …
Daniel Featley · A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture · p. 167 · Open in the reader
Printed
… torti miserimoriantur. Where the scourgers shal neuer be weary of afflicting, nor the scourged failefail their suffering. But there shall be alwayes torments for the body, and a body …
With rule
… torti miserimoriantur. Where the scourgers shal neuer be weary of afflicting, nor the scourged failefail their suffering. But there shall be alwayes torments for the body, and a body …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 185 · Open in the reader
Printed
… of the ſeed, wee muſt be partakers of the promiſe. For otherwiſe God ſhould failefail in his truth, and his word ſhould be of none effect.
With rule
… of the ſeed, wee muſt be partakers of the promiſe. For otherwiſe God ſhould failefail in his truth, and his word ſhould be of none effect.
John Forbes · The Doctrine of Justification · p. 43 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the Lords mercies, that wee are not consumed, because his compassions (though our obedience) failefail not. But her honour lay in the dust, when her Apostacie had forfeited her …
With rule
… the Lords mercies, that wee are not consumed, because his compassions (though our obedience) failefail not. But her honour lay in the dust, when her Apostacie had forfeited her …
Thomas Adams · Englands Sickness Compared to Israels · p. 53 · Open in the reader
Printed
… your concesses and graunts. So M. Allen for euery matter, when his owne reasons failefail, hath the concessions of his aduersaries which if they will not franckly make, he …
With rule
… your concesses and graunts. So M. Allen for euery matter, when his owne reasons failefail, hath the concessions of his aduersaries which if they will not franckly make, he …
William Fulke · Two Treatises Against the Papists · p. 62 · Open in the reader
Printed
… argument are vtterly condemned; or if they be iustified, then the grounds of it failefail.
With rule
… argument are vtterly condemned; or if they be iustified, then the grounds of it failefail.
Thomas Gataker · Nature and Use of Lots · p. 174 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (21)

17 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 4 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Seventeen Sermons on Amos 3 A08311

Printed
… Chap. 7.38. according to the vulgar ſaith, Non deſis plorantibus in conſolatione, & cum lugentibus ambula. FaileFail not to be a comfort to them that weepe, and walke with them that …
With rule
… Chap. 7.38. according to the vulgar ſaith, Non deſis plorantibus in conſolatione, & cum lugentibus ambula. FaileFail not to be a comfort to them that weepe, and walke with them that …
Sebastian Benefield · Seventeen Sermons on Amos 3 · p. 50 · Open in the reader

Christs Victory Over the Dragon A13533

Printed
… have rescued him; this made the Apostles every where beg prayers of the faithfull. FaileFail thou in this, and thou sinnest against God in ceasing to pray for them.
With rule
… have rescued him; this made the Apostles every where beg prayers of the faithfull. FaileFail thou in this, and thou sinnest against God in ceasing to pray for them.
Thomas Taylor · Christs Victory Over the Dragon · p. 236 · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed A13547

Printed
… of prizing Gods Arke, set vp amongst you, because I thirst after your prosperity. FaileFail in this, and you haue let out the vitall spirit of your Corporation, which …
With rule
… of prizing Gods Arke, set vp amongst you, because I thirst after your prosperity. FaileFail in this, and you haue let out the vitall spirit of your Corporation, which …
Thomas Taylor · The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed · Open in the reader

The Saints Humiliation A13835

Printed
… now thoſe Wormes dare ſpeake loud the language of Elyes ſonnes: If any ſay, FaileFail not to burne the fat preſently, and then take as much as thy ſoule …
With rule
… now thoſe Wormes dare ſpeake loud the language of Elyes ſonnes: If any ſay, FaileFail not to burne the fat preſently, and then take as much as thy ſoule …
Samuel Torshell · The Saints Humiliation · p. 53 · Open in the reader

Collection of Discourses A14212

Printed
… man plucke thē … of mine hand. I haue praied for thee that thy Faith FaileFail Not. Falſe Prophets ſhall ſhew great ſignes and wonder… ſo that, if it were …
With rule
… man plucke thē … of mine hand. I haue praied for thee that thy Faith FaileFail Not. Falſe Prophets ſhall ſhew great ſignes and wonder… ſo that, if it were …
Zacharias Ursinus · Collection of Discourses · p. 54 · Open in the reader

An Antilogy A15395

Printed
… the most honest suite the happiest issue, and the iustest quarrell the fairest triall. FaileFail not their godly desire herein (most gracious Prince) that neuer would haue failed you …
With rule
… the most honest suite the happiest issue, and the iustest quarrell the fairest triall. FaileFail not their godly desire herein (most gracious Prince) that neuer would haue failed you …
Andrew Willet · An Antilogy · Open in the reader
Printed
… who waited for you, as for the raine, and for the consolation of Israell. FaileFail not then (O noble King) the hope of Christs Church, yea the expectation of …
With rule
… who waited for you, as for the raine, and for the consolation of Israell. FaileFail not then (O noble King) the hope of Christs Church, yea the expectation of …
Andrew Willet · An Antilogy · Open in the reader

The Last Battle of the Soul A16539

Printed
… him from thee: Thogh thou shuld slay him yet wil hee trust in thee: FaileFail him not now in time of neede: vphold his heart in this heauie houre …
With rule
… him from thee: Thogh thou shuld slay him yet wil hee trust in thee: FaileFail him not now in time of neede: vphold his heart in this heauie houre …
Zacharie Boyd · The Last Battle of the Soul · p. 1079 · Open in the reader

A Subpoena from the High Imperial Court of Heaven A19521

Printed
FaileFail not vpon the hope of thy ſaluation,
With rule
FaileFail not vpon the hope of thy ſaluation,
John Andrewes · A Subpoena from the High Imperial Court of Heaven · Open in the reader

The Popish Royal Favorite A56192

Printed
… to be presently transported into the parts beyond the Seas, whereof DOE YOU NOT FAILEFAIL, and this shall be your SUFFICIENT WARRANT for the same. Given under our Signe …
With rule
… to be presently transported into the parts beyond the Seas, whereof DOE YOU NOT FAILEFAIL, and this shall be your SUFFICIENT WARRANT for the same. Given under our Signe …
William Prynne · The Popish Royal Favorite · p. 19 · Open in the reader

Twenty-One Sermons on Amos 1 A68508

Printed
… according to the vulgar ſaith, Non de ſit plorantibus in conſolatione, & cum lugentibus ambula. FaileFail not to be a comfort to them that weepe, and walke with them that …
With rule
… according to the vulgar ſaith, Non de ſit plorantibus in conſolatione, & cum lugentibus ambula. FaileFail not to be a comfort to them that weepe, and walke with them that …
Sebastian Benefield · Twenty-One Sermons on Amos 1 · p. 50 · Open in the reader

The Principles of Christian Practice A68805

Printed
… of Christianity where our Lord enjoynes us; namely, in the deniall of our selves. FaileFail in this foundation, and the whole frame of Christianity tottereth, and falleth to the …
With rule
… of Christianity where our Lord enjoynes us; namely, in the deniall of our selves. FaileFail in this foundation, and the whole frame of Christianity tottereth, and falleth to the …
Thomas Taylor · The Principles of Christian Practice · p. 25 · Open in the reader

A State of Glory for Spirits of Just Men Upon Dissolution A85440

Printed
… this life, and that upon this account, that they are Spirits, leſt they ſhould FAILEFAIL, or faint; and ſhall we not think that when indeed otherwiſe they do failefail …
With rule
… this life, and that upon this account, that they are Spirits, leſt they ſhould FAILEFAIL, or faint; and ſhall we not think that when indeed otherwiſe they do failefail …
Thomas Goodwin · A State of Glory for Spirits of Just Men Upon Dissolution · p. 38 · Open in the reader

Of Schism A90276

Printed
… principles by which the unity of the viſible Church may be loſt or broken. FaileFail they in this, they are gone; and if they carrie this plea, we are …
With rule
… principles by which the unity of the viſible Church may be loſt or broken. FaileFail they in this, they are gone; and if they carrie this plea, we are …
John Owen · Of Schism · p. 153 · Open in the reader

Of Temptation A90277

Printed
… defended on every ſide, that no evill can approach or take hold on him. FaileFail a man in his integrity, he hath an open place for temptation to enter …
With rule
… defended on every ſide, that no evill can approach or take hold on him. FaileFail a man in his integrity, he hath an open place for temptation to enter …
John Owen · Of Temptation · p. 157 · Open in the reader

Review of the True Nature of Schism A90287

Printed
… I tell him that this is that indeed whoſe proofe is incumbent on him. FaileFail he herein, the whole foundation of my diſcourſe continues firme and unſhaken; the truth …
With rule
… I tell him that this is that indeed whoſe proofe is incumbent on him. FaileFail he herein, the whole foundation of my diſcourſe continues firme and unſhaken; the truth …
John Owen · Review of the True Nature of Schism · p. 59 · Open in the reader

Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature A91224

Printed
FaileFail, or diminiſh, which ſtill open ſtand
With rule
FaileFail, or diminiſh, which ſtill open ſtand
William Prynne · Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature · p. 104 · Open in the reader