Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1707 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

firmefirm

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

Puritas changed it: 4,991 times in 1,375 works
Consistency: 99.3% (4,991 of 5,026)
Reach if approved: ~5,315 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: firm
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 5,058 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (4,991 changes in 1,375 works, 99.3% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 4,991)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… Lord) for thine owne ſelfe, and our hearts are diſquieted, vntill they finde a firmefirm reſt in thy ſelfe. And (as well ſaith S. Bernard) Illud est verum, & ſummum …
With rule
… Lord) for thine owne ſelfe, and our hearts are diſquieted, vntill they finde a firmefirm reſt in thy ſelfe. And (as well ſaith S. Bernard) Illud est verum, & ſummum …
Henry Greenwood · Works · p. 1 · Open in the reader
Printed
… of the great God, and our Saviour Jeſus Chriſt. The foundation of God remaineth firmefirm, having this ſeal, God knoweth who are his, not we. We therefore who are …
With rule
… of the great God, and our Saviour Jeſus Chriſt. The foundation of God remaineth firmefirm, having this ſeal, God knoweth who are his, not we. We therefore who are …
Daniel Featley · A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture · p. 321 · Open in the reader
Printed
… with Repentance for his former vnsetlednesse: let him take an ounce of Faith to firmefirm his braines; let his repose be on the Scriptures, and thence fetch decision of …
With rule
… with Repentance for his former vnsetlednesse: let him take an ounce of Faith to firmefirm his braines; let his repose be on the Scriptures, and thence fetch decision of …
Thomas Adams · Diseases of the Soul · p. 11 · Open in the reader
Printed
Secondly, he doth establish this proposition, with most firmefirm and infallible arguments.
With rule
Secondly, he doth establish this proposition, with most firmefirm and infallible arguments.
James Forester · The Marrow and Juice of 260 Scriptures · p. 207 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and an humble spirit; just and upright in his dealings; faithfull in his trusts; firmefirm and sure of his word; of a pittifull heart; of a bountifull hand; truly …
With rule
… and an humble spirit; just and upright in his dealings; faithfull in his trusts; firmefirm and sure of his word; of a pittifull heart; of a bountifull hand; truly …
Thomas Gataker · The Decrease of Lazarus · p. 33 · Open in the reader
Printed
… fooles doe ſpend them. Yea, but we ſée ſuch goods and poſſeſſions ſtand as firmefirm (to mans thinking) as the earth, cōueied from heire to heire, for hundreths of …
With rule
… fooles doe ſpend them. Yea, but we ſée ſuch goods and poſſeſſions ſtand as firmefirm (to mans thinking) as the earth, cōueied from heire to heire, for hundreths of …
George Gifford · Eight Sermons on Ecclesiastes · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſhall obtaine them. And this where it is in truth, and accompanied with that firmefirm reſolution of turning to God in all things aforementioned, is as good faith as …
With rule
… ſhall obtaine them. And this where it is in truth, and accompanied with that firmefirm reſolution of turning to God in all things aforementioned, is as good faith as …
Thomas Goodwin · A Child of Light Walking in Darkness · p. 40 · Open in the reader
Printed
I. Faith remaines firmefirm in troubles.
With rule
I. Faith remaines firmefirm in troubles.
William Gouge · The Saints Sacrifice · p. 136 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (35)

24 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 11 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Saints Sacrifice A01981

Printed
FirmeFirm proofe by writings, and ſure confirmation
With rule
FirmeFirm proofe by writings, and ſure confirmation
William Gouge · The Saints Sacrifice · Open in the reader

A Treatise of Faith A03064

Printed
… quicken vs vnto godlineſſe: ſo the threatnings are ſtrong bridles to keepe from naughtineſſe. FirmeFirm aſſent to the certaine accompliſhment of diuine threatnings, …oth beget humiliation for ſinne paſt …
With rule
… quicken vs vnto godlineſſe: ſo the threatnings are ſtrong bridles to keepe from naughtineſſe. FirmeFirm aſſent to the certaine accompliſhment of diuine threatnings, …oth beget humiliation for ſinne paſt …
John Ball · A Treatise of Faith · p. 67 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Romans 8-11 A09031

Printed
… him that calleth. Thirdly, the property of this Purpoſe of God: That it is FirmeFirm.
With rule
… him that calleth. Thirdly, the property of this Purpoſe of God: That it is FirmeFirm.
Elnathan Parr · Exposition of Romans 8-11 · p. 178 · Open in the reader

Christs Counsel to His Languishing Church of Sardis A11850

Printed
3 FirmeFirm refolution after tryall, by which our knowledge comes to be cleare, and without doubt …
With rule
3 FirmeFirm refolution after tryall, by which our knowledge comes to be cleare, and without doubt …
Obadiah Sedgwick · Christs Counsel to His Languishing Church of Sardis · p. 248 · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed A13547

Printed
… written in the Booke of life, Luk. 10.20. 3. A sweet taste of the Word, 1. Pet. 2.3. 4. FirmeFirm hope of a blessed resurrection, Psalm. 16.9. 2. A pure and holy ioy is more in …
With rule
… written in the Booke of life, Luk. 10.20. 3. A sweet taste of the Word, 1. Pet. 2.3. 4. FirmeFirm hope of a blessed resurrection, Psalm. 16.9. 2. A pure and holy ioy is more in …
Thomas Taylor · The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed · p. 85 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Christian Religion 2 A14216

Printed
FIRMEFIRM and ſtrong reaſons are drawen, from the article which is concerning the truth of …
With rule
FIRMEFIRM and ſtrong reaſons are drawen, from the article which is concerning the truth of …
Zacharias Ursinus · The Sum of Christian Religion 2 · p. 752 · Open in the reader

Abuses Stripped and Whipped A15623

Printed
FirmeFirm credence he seemes loth; but yet ere long
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FirmeFirm credence he seemes loth; but yet ere long
George Wither · Abuses Stripped and Whipped · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

Printed
FirmeFirm hold, on our-Supporter, alwayes lay:
With rule
FirmeFirm hold, on our-Supporter, alwayes lay:
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 226 · Open in the reader

The Buckler of the Faith A20936

Printed
… The dolor of the body is not a vertue, but an exercise of vertue. FirmeFirm faith is a vertue commanded by God, & not a perfection beyond the commandement of …
With rule
… The dolor of the body is not a vertue, but an exercise of vertue. FirmeFirm faith is a vertue commanded by God, & not a perfection beyond the commandement of …
Peter du Moulin Jr · The Buckler of the Faith · p. 178 · Open in the reader

The Psalms of David in English Meter A27786

Printed
verse 8 FirmeFirm are they, and established for all eternity;
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verse 8 FirmeFirm are they, and established for all eternity;
Francis Rous · The Psalms of David in English Meter · p. 240 · Open in the reader

King Charles Welcome Home A28663

Printed
FirmeFirm faith is crowned in your pious heart.
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FirmeFirm faith is crowned in your pious heart.
John Bond · King Charles Welcome Home · p. 6 · Open in the reader

Quakerism the Path-Way to Paganism A29753

Printed
… be an Elect tomorrow, and an Elect today a Reprobat the next day; another FirmeFirm, Fixed, Peremptory and Absolute, when the man hath finished his course, and ended his …
With rule
… be an Elect tomorrow, and an Elect today a Reprobat the next day; another FirmeFirm, Fixed, Peremptory and Absolute, when the man hath finished his course, and ended his …
John Brown · Quakerism the Path-Way to Paganism · p. 135 · Open in the reader

The Dead Yet Speaking A40646

Printed
FirmeFirm to God's Caus…, and dy'd it with his blood:
With rule
FirmeFirm to God's Caus…, and dy'd it with his blood:
Thomas Fuller · The Dead Yet Speaking · p. 228 · Open in the reader

Several Sermons A45658

Printed
3 There is a FirmeFirm eſtate. A City that hath foundations; a dwelling that is indeed a Manſion, a …
With rule
3 There is a FirmeFirm eſtate. A City that hath foundations; a dwelling that is indeed a Manſion, a …
Robert Harris · Several Sermons · p. 34 · Open in the reader
Printed
… with our faithfull brethren. Oh! Aſſure this Bleſſed eſtate, that is thus Full, Free, FirmeFirm. Till you be ſure of that you are ſure of nothing.
With rule
… with our faithfull brethren. Oh! Aſſure this Bleſſed eſtate, that is thus Full, Free, FirmeFirm. Till you be ſure of that you are ſure of nothing.
Robert Harris · Several Sermons · p. 34 · Open in the reader

Treatise of the Divine Promises A47631

Printed
3. FirmeFirm.
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3. FirmeFirm.
Edward Leigh · Treatise of the Divine Promises · p. 63 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Christian Religion A64611

Printed
1. FIrmeFirm and ſtrong reaſons are drawne from the Article, which is concerning the truth of …
With rule
1. FIrmeFirm and ſtrong reaſons are drawne from the Article, which is concerning the truth of …
Zacharias Ursinus · The Sum of Christian Religion · p. 442 · Open in the reader

Of Domestical Duties A68107

Printed
The matrimoniall coniunction betwixt Chriſt & the Church is a moſt Preheminent coniunction. FirmeFirm Neere
With rule
The matrimoniall coniunction betwixt Chriſt & the Church is a moſt Preheminent coniunction. FirmeFirm Neere
William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 117 · Open in the reader

The Nonsuch Professor in his Meridian Splendor A74686

Printed
FirmeFirm reſolutions are like Rocks, againſt which the waves may beat and ſtrike, but cannot …
With rule
FirmeFirm reſolutions are like Rocks, againſt which the waves may beat and ſtrike, but cannot …
William Secker · The Nonsuch Professor in his Meridian Splendor · p. 429 · Open in the reader

The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America A77237

Printed
FirmeFirm to Caſſander at this time abides:
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FirmeFirm to Caſſander at this time abides:
Anne Bradstreet · The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America · p. 159 · Open in the reader

Abners Funeral A87150

Printed
3 There is a FirmeFirm eſtate. A City that hath foundations; a dwelling that is indeed a Manſion, a …
With rule
3 There is a FirmeFirm eſtate. A City that hath foundations; a dwelling that is indeed a Manſion, a …
Robert Harris · Abners Funeral · p. 34 · Open in the reader
Printed
… with our faithfull brethren. Oh! Aſſure this Bleſſed eſtate, that is thus Full, Free, FirmeFirm. Till you be ſure of that you are ſure of nothing.
With rule
… with our faithfull brethren. Oh! Aſſure this Bleſſed eſtate, that is thus Full, Free, FirmeFirm. Till you be ſure of that you are ſure of nothing.
Robert Harris · Abners Funeral · p. 34 · Open in the reader

Sermon at Westminster A94183

Printed
1 FirmeFirm. I have great boldneſſe to preſſe this, for vvee have rich and joyfull experience …
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1 FirmeFirm. I have great boldneſſe to preſſe this, for vvee have rich and joyfull experience …
Joseph Symonds · Sermon at Westminster · Open in the reader

The Nature and Use of Things Indifferent B15350

Printed
… conſider three ſorts of Men. Some haue learned Christian Libertie, who therefore are accounted FirmeFirm and Strong. Vnto theſe an Indifferent fact cannot be a Scandall, but rather ioy …
With rule
… conſider three ſorts of Men. Some haue learned Christian Libertie, who therefore are accounted FirmeFirm and Strong. Vnto theſe an Indifferent fact cannot be a Scandall, but rather ioy …
Gabriel Powel · The Nature and Use of Things Indifferent · p. 56 · Open in the reader