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complainecomplain

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

Puritas changed it: 4,934 times in 1,343 works
Consistency: 99.1% (4,934 of 4,976)
Reach if approved: ~5,228 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: complain
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 4,976 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (4,934 changes in 1,343 works, 99.1% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 4,934)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… and abatement of their demeanes, should be imposed, how would they complainecomplain! Let them complainecomplain; and be answered as certaine Monkes in VVinchester were: who complaining to King Henry …
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… and abatement of their demeanes, should be imposed, how would they complainecomplain! Let them complainecomplain; and be answered as certaine Monkes in VVinchester were: who complaining to King Henry …
Thomas Adams · The Black Devil · p. 9 · Open in the reader
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… The speciallest remedy is Discipline, as the Father sayd, when hee heard his sonne complainecomplain of his head; my head, my head, commanded a seruant; Carry him to his …
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… The speciallest remedy is Discipline, as the Father sayd, when hee heard his sonne complainecomplain of his head; my head, my head, commanded a seruant; Carry him to his …
Thomas Adams · Diseases of the Soul · p. 7 · Open in the reader
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… who so disdainfully neglect or reiect his Kingdome. or what cause haue wée too complainecomplain, if he imparte not his blessinges vntoo vs, who make more accompt of this …
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… who so disdainfully neglect or reiect his Kingdome. or what cause haue wée too complainecomplain, if he imparte not his blessinges vntoo vs, who make more accompt of this …
John Foxe · Christ Jesus Triumphant · Open in the reader
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… Byshops of the Greeke Church came to Rome to Iulius the byshopp there, to complainecomplain that they were vniustly deposed by the Arians. Wherevpon the Byshop of Rome finding …
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… Byshops of the Greeke Church came to Rome to Iulius the byshopp there, to complainecomplain that they were vniustly deposed by the Arians. Wherevpon the Byshop of Rome finding …
William Fulke · A Retentive to Stay Good Christians · p. 271 · Open in the reader
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And againe the poorer sort, on the other side, though they complainecomplain of penury, yet will not be beaten from play: euen those that will pretend …
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And againe the poorer sort, on the other side, though they complainecomplain of penury, yet will not be beaten from play: euen those that will pretend …
Thomas Gataker · Nature and Use of Lots · p. 242 · Open in the reader
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YE complainecomplain much of hard dealing offered you, and ſay ye are blaſphemed with odious tearmes …
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YE complainecomplain much of hard dealing offered you, and ſay ye are blaſphemed with odious tearmes …
George Gifford · Short Reply to the Donatists · Open in the reader
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… were the dayes of Solomon, thoſe peaceable and wealthy dayes? Did not the people complainecomplain of the grieuous burden of thoſe dayes, and were ready to rebell, as afterward …
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… were the dayes of Solomon, thoſe peaceable and wealthy dayes? Did not the people complainecomplain of the grieuous burden of thoſe dayes, and were ready to rebell, as afterward …
Thomas Granger · Commentary on Ecclesiastes · p. 170 · Open in the reader
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… pricked with sicknes, they crye alas; if they be pinched with pouertie thy can complainecomplain: but as for the torment of minde they cānot skil of it: And euē …
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… pricked with sicknes, they crye alas; if they be pinched with pouertie thy can complainecomplain: but as for the torment of minde they cānot skil of it: And euē …
Richard Greenham · Two Treatises Comforting an Afflicted Conscience · p. 72 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (42)

39 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 Sacrifice of Thankfulness A02367

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… Food, whiles all the fruite of his paines is serued in to Nimrods Table. ComplaineComplain of this whiles you will, yet as the Orator sayd of Verres: Pecuniosus nescit …
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… Food, whiles all the fruite of his paines is serued in to Nimrods Table. ComplaineComplain of this whiles you will, yet as the Orator sayd of Verres: Pecuniosus nescit …
Thomas Adams · The Sacrifice of Thankfulness · p. 71 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon Psalm 51 A03343

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… in knowne sin, Ibid. 4 Thinke oft of this, that Gods eye is upon thee, 5 ComplaineComplain to God, of the falsehood of thine heart, and beg an upright heart of …
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… in knowne sin, Ibid. 4 Thinke oft of this, that Gods eye is upon thee, 5 ComplaineComplain to God, of the falsehood of thine heart, and beg an upright heart of …
Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon Psalm 51 · Open in the reader
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… hath taken thy soule, that thou canst not goe, nor speake unto thy God. ComplaineComplain to God, and crave helpe of him against it as David doth, Psal. 119.25. My …
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… hath taken thy soule, that thou canst not goe, nor speake unto thy God. ComplaineComplain to God, and crave helpe of him against it as David doth, Psal. 119.25. My …
Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon Psalm 51 · p. 68 · Open in the reader
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… to thy Word: and verse 159. Quicken me ô Lord, according to thy loving kindnesse. ComplaineComplain to Christ the heavenly Physitian of this thy disease, he is able to helpe …
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… to thy Word: and verse 159. Quicken me ô Lord, according to thy loving kindnesse. ComplaineComplain to Christ the heavenly Physitian of this thy disease, he is able to helpe …
Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon Psalm 51 · p. 68 · Open in the reader

Twenty-Seven Sermons A05143

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… the Byshop. We haue complained to the ordinary, & he is as negligent as he. ComplaineComplain to the councel, syr so haue we done, but no remedy can be had …
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… the Byshop. We haue complained to the ordinary, & he is as negligent as he. ComplaineComplain to the councel, syr so haue we done, but no remedy can be had …
Hugh Latimer · Twenty-Seven Sermons · Open in the reader

Abba Father A09024

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… If thou beeſt wicked and prophane; it is thou which makeſt thē ſo bad. ComplaineComplain not of the Times, but of thy ſelfe, and amende the Times by thy …
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… If thou beeſt wicked and prophane; it is thou which makeſt thē ſo bad. ComplaineComplain not of the Times, but of thy ſelfe, and amende the Times by thy …
Elnathan Parr · Abba Father · p. 125 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Romans 8-11 A09031

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… which complaineſt of vs: Thy ſinne hath made vs vnable to ſatisfie thy Needs. ComplaineComplain not of vs, but of thy ſinne, which excruciateth both thy ſelfe and vs.
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… which complaineſt of vs: Thy ſinne hath made vs vnable to ſatisfie thy Needs. ComplaineComplain not of vs, but of thy ſinne, which excruciateth both thy ſelfe and vs.
Elnathan Parr · Exposition of Romans 8-11 · p. 87 · Open in the reader

Four Godly and Learned Treatises A09965

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… prayer; so also are there some sinnes. Make the plaister fit to the disease. ComplaineComplain not with the sluggard, who puts his hands in his bosome, and doth nothing …
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… prayer; so also are there some sinnes. Make the plaister fit to the disease. ComplaineComplain not with the sluggard, who puts his hands in his bosome, and doth nothing …
John Preston · Four Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 234 · Open in the reader

Sermons A10931

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… in the ſore mentioned ſinnes, and other like vnto them, but in the Lord. ComplaineComplain not therfore without a cauſe, as if God were too ſtrict and preciſe to …
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… in the ſore mentioned ſinnes, and other like vnto them, but in the Lord. ComplaineComplain not therfore without a cauſe, as if God were too ſtrict and preciſe to …
Richard Rogers · Sermons · p. 198 · Open in the reader

Seven Treatises A10945

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… godly courſe, by what occaſion ſoeuer it be, the diuell hath met with vs. ComplaineComplain therefore and relent wee, for our vnkindnes, and wandring from God, and he will …
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… godly courſe, by what occaſion ſoeuer it be, the diuell hath met with vs. ComplaineComplain therefore and relent wee, for our vnkindnes, and wandring from God, and he will …
Richard Rogers · Seven Treatises · p. 253 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon Colossians A11011

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… alſo ye are circumciſed. He granteth to them circumciſion in a manner, and ſaith, ComplaineComplain not, you want not circumciſion in Chriſt. Neuer Iew had it in greater effect …
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… alſo ye are circumciſed. He granteth to them circumciſion in a manner, and ſaith, ComplaineComplain not, you want not circumciſion in Chriſt. Neuer Iew had it in greater effect …
Robert Rollock · Lectures Upon Colossians · p. 163 · Open in the reader

Bowels Opened A12167

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ComplaineComplain not of the times when thou makest them worse, thou shouldest make the times …
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ComplaineComplain not of the times when thou makest them worse, thou shouldest make the times …
Richard Sibbes · Bowels Opened · p. 212 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Philippians 3 A12184

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Thirdly, having found out thy sinnes, and the abominablenesse of them: ComplaineComplain of them to God, as Hezekiah did of the blasphemous letter that Senacherib wrote …
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Thirdly, having found out thy sinnes, and the abominablenesse of them: ComplaineComplain of them to God, as Hezekiah did of the blasphemous letter that Senacherib wrote …
Richard Sibbes · Exposition of Philippians 3 · p. 43 · Open in the reader

The Souls Conflict With Itself A12198

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ComplaineComplain of thy selfe, not of God, nor others. 74
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ComplaineComplain of thy selfe, not of God, nor others. 74
Richard Sibbes · The Souls Conflict With Itself · Open in the reader

A Childs Patrimony A15695

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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
Hezekiah Woodward · A Childs Patrimony · p. 181 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Deuteronomy A17698

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ComplaineComplain.
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ComplaineComplain.
John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · Open in the reader
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Whether he which is wrongfully hurt may ComplaineComplain or no for redresse.
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Whether he which is wrongfully hurt may ComplaineComplain or no for redresse.
John Calvin · Sermons on Deuteronomy · Open in the reader

A Brief Explanation of the Whole Book of Proverbs A18960

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ACcuſe not a ſeruant to his maſter] ComplaineComplain not falſly or raſhly without cauſe, or neceſſitie, if eaſier meanes may ſerue to …
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ACcuſe not a ſeruant to his maſter] ComplaineComplain not falſly or raſhly without cauſe, or neceſſitie, if eaſier meanes may ſerue to …
Robert Cleaver · A Brief Explanation of the Whole Book of Proverbs · p. 520 · Open in the reader

A Caveat for Archippus A21042

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… him? Did they euer ſay ought to him, that ſay thus much againſt him? ComplaineComplain to him that can and ſhould amend it; other complaints are waſte: Say to …
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… him? Did they euer ſay ought to him, that ſay thus much againſt him? ComplaineComplain to him that can and ſhould amend it; other complaints are waſte: Say to …
Jeremiah Dyke · A Caveat for Archippus · p. 7 · Open in the reader

Christ Inviting Sinners to Come to Him for Rest A30566

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… of their Duties, and their hearts are hardned a great while, and then they ComplaineComplain, that their Hearts are hardened and that they cannot be Humbled for their ſin …
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… of their Duties, and their hearts are hardned a great while, and then they ComplaineComplain, that their Hearts are hardened and that they cannot be Humbled for their ſin …
Jeremiah Burroughs · Christ Inviting Sinners to Come to Him for Rest · p. 63 · Open in the reader

Gospel Reconciliation A30581

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… more the inward diſturbances that are there, than any thing from without. We may ComplaineComplain of outward things, and of this matter, and of this occaſion, and the like …
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… more the inward diſturbances that are there, than any thing from without. We may ComplaineComplain of outward things, and of this matter, and of this occaſion, and the like …
Jeremiah Burroughs · Gospel Reconciliation · p. 34 · Open in the reader
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… how it is poſſible for a Chriſtian to be put into a paſſion? You ComplaineComplain of the troubles you meet withal in your world, that your Husband is froward …
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… how it is poſſible for a Chriſtian to be put into a paſſion? You ComplaineComplain of the troubles you meet withal in your world, that your Husband is froward …
Jeremiah Burroughs · Gospel Reconciliation · p. 34 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Job 4-7 A35438

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… rather then of man, to men; complainecomplain often to God, but never of God: ComplaineComplain before God, and tell him, that, ſuch have dealt negligently, ſuch falſely, ſuch unjuſtly …
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… rather then of man, to men; complainecomplain often to God, but never of God: ComplaineComplain before God, and tell him, that, ſuch have dealt negligently, ſuch falſely, ſuch unjuſtly …
Joseph Caryl · Exposition of Job 4-7 · p. 123 · Open in the reader

The Doctrine of the Saints Perseverance A53688

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… do remaine, will perhaps find more Cause than is commonly imagined, with him to ComplaineComplain.
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… do remaine, will perhaps find more Cause than is commonly imagined, with him to ComplaineComplain.
John Owen · The Doctrine of the Saints Perseverance · Open in the reader

Observations Upon the Old Testament A57230

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I will hear] ComplaineComplain no more; verse 8 but hearken to God, speaking, his promises to his people, and …
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I will hear] ComplaineComplain no more; verse 8 but hearken to God, speaking, his promises to his people, and …
John Richardson · Observations Upon the Old Testament · p. 241 · Open in the reader

The Hand of God Discovered at Whitney A57738

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… with his right hand as an adverſary, he powred our his fury like fire. ComplaineComplain as the Church alſo doth in Lam. 3. with a little change in the expreſſion …
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… with his right hand as an adverſary, he powred our his fury like fire. ComplaineComplain as the Church alſo doth in Lam. 3. with a little change in the expreſſion …
John Rowe · The Hand of God Discovered at Whitney · p. 56 · Open in the reader

Lex Rex A57975

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… a Leg; for the Common-wealth, in their owne persons doe choose a King. 2. ComplaineComplain of a King. 3. Resist an Vzziah. 4. Tye their elective Prince to a Law; a …
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… a Leg; for the Common-wealth, in their owne persons doe choose a King. 2. ComplaineComplain of a King. 3. Resist an Vzziah. 4. Tye their elective Prince to a Law; a …
Samuel Rutherford · Lex Rex · p. 459 · Open in the reader

Of the Childs Portion A67002

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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
Hezekiah Woodward · Of the Childs Portion · p. 181 · Open in the reader

A Sons Patrimony and Daughters Portion A67005

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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
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… ſower them, it is of mine owne Leaven, and of my owne putting in; ComplaineComplain of my ſelfe I may, of them I may not.
Hezekiah Woodward · A Sons Patrimony and Daughters Portion · p. 181 · Open in the reader

Works of Joseph Hall A68126

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… meanes vengeance, haue not the ſight of their ſinnes, till they be paſt repentance. ComplaineComplain not that God vpbraides thee with thy old ſinnes, whoſoeuer thou art: but know …
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… meanes vengeance, haue not the ſight of their ſinnes, till they be paſt repentance. ComplaineComplain not that God vpbraides thee with thy old ſinnes, whoſoeuer thou art: but know …
Joseph Hall · Works of Joseph Hall · p. 940 · Open in the reader

The Life of Faith in Times of Trial and Affliction A69644

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2. Hence the Afflicted Beleever may Inferre, I have so little cause to ComplaineComplain of all that is befallen me, that, when I consider what Glorious Christ did …
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2. Hence the Afflicted Beleever may Inferre, I have so little cause to ComplaineComplain of all that is befallen me, that, when I consider what Glorious Christ did …
John Brown · The Life of Faith in Times of Trial and Affliction · p. 115 · Open in the reader

Rocks Improved A70872

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ComplaineComplain not then of any diſ-reſpect.
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ComplaineComplain not then of any diſ-reſpect.
William Prynne · Rocks Improved · p. 45 · Open in the reader

Christs Kingdom A73373

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… any of you are troubled and moleſted in the world for the Lords ſake. ComplaineComplain not, as ſome doe, who ſay, There was neuer any man ſo croſſed as …
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… any of you are troubled and moleſted in the world for the Lords ſake. ComplaineComplain not, as ſome doe, who ſay, There was neuer any man ſo croſſed as …
Richard Webb · Christs Kingdom · p. 15 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Job 22-26 A81199

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… hath ſet darknes in my pathes. As if Eliphaz had here ſayd, thou didſt ComplaineComplain a while agoe that God ſet darknes in thy pathes, doe thou returne unto …
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… hath ſet darknes in my pathes. As if Eliphaz had here ſayd, thou didſt ComplaineComplain a while agoe that God ſet darknes in thy pathes, doe thou returne unto …
Joseph Caryl · Exposition of Job 22-26 · p. 282 · Open in the reader

Sweet and Soul-Persuading Inducements Leading Unto Christ A85737

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… feeling of our ſinne, as of a loathſome diſeaſe, as of a heavy burthen. ComplaineComplain of ſinne, as Sarah did of the daughters of Heth, be weary of ſinne …
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… feeling of our ſinne, as of a loathſome diſeaſe, as of a heavy burthen. ComplaineComplain of ſinne, as Sarah did of the daughters of Heth, be weary of ſinne …
Alexander Grosse · Sweet and Soul-Persuading Inducements Leading Unto Christ · p. 342 · Open in the reader

Treatise on Three Things A86423

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… Saints ſometimes are apt to withdraw from their Reſt. Therefore if David, and Paul, ComplaineComplain of being carried Captive by this body of ſin, well may you: Therefore be …
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… Saints ſometimes are apt to withdraw from their Reſt. Therefore if David, and Paul, ComplaineComplain of being carried Captive by this body of ſin, well may you: Therefore be …
Paul Hobson · Treatise on Three Things · p. 76 · Open in the reader

Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature A91224

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ComplaineComplain not then of any diſ-reſpect.
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ComplaineComplain not then of any diſ-reſpect.
William Prynne · Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature · p. 45 · Open in the reader

Treatise of Civil Policy A92147

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… a Leg; for the Common-wealth, in their owne perſons doe chooſe a King. 2. ComplaineComplain of a King. 3. Reſiſt an Ʋzziah. 4. Tye their elective Prince to a Law; a …
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… a Leg; for the Common-wealth, in their owne perſons doe chooſe a King. 2. ComplaineComplain of a King. 3. Reſiſt an Ʋzziah. 4. Tye their elective Prince to a Law; a …
Samuel Rutherford · Treatise of Civil Policy · p. 459 · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Apostles Creed B27417

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… If our grief for sinne be truly intensive, we will rise by these steps; ComplaineComplain we will, and mourn; mourn and pray, pray and wish, that our Hearts were …
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… If our grief for sinne be truly intensive, we will rise by these steps; ComplaineComplain we will, and mourn; mourn and pray, pray and wish, that our Hearts were …
William Nicholson · Exposition of the Apostles Creed · p. 524 · Open in the reader