Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #1957 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

rooferoof

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

Puritas changed it: 1,043 times in 486 works
Consistency: 94.1% (1,043 of 1,108)
Reach if approved: ~1,164 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: roof
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,108 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,043 changes in 486 works, 94.1% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,043)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… When they ſhall haue the foundation of an Hiſtory, then let them builde the rooferoof of a ſpiritual fence, As for example. It is the trueth of a deede …
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… When they ſhall haue the foundation of an Hiſtory, then let them builde the rooferoof of a ſpiritual fence, As for example. It is the trueth of a deede …
John Knewstubs · Confutation of Monstrous and Horrible Heresies · p. 61 · Open in the reader
Printed
… vnwares, that he can not eſcape them. As whan a tyle falleth from the rooferoof of an houſe, whan a wycked beaſt doth euell, or whan an vngracious perſonne …
With rule
… vnwares, that he can not eſcape them. As whan a tyle falleth from the rooferoof of an houſe, whan a wycked beaſt doth euell, or whan an vngracious perſonne …
Martin Luther · Exposition of Psalm 22 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to the loue, deſire …nd eſtymatiō of propheſying, …or he knew that tryall and …rooferoof, would make diſpiſers …o change their mind, and …ighlie to eſteeme that which …hey …
With rule
… to the loue, deſire …nd eſtymatiō of propheſying, …or he knew that tryall and …rooferoof, would make diſpiſers …o change their mind, and …ighlie to eſteeme that which …hey …
John Forbes · A Fruitful Sermon · p. 20 · Open in the reader
Printed
… robber, that to doe some memorable act, pulled all the Lead off the Churches rooferoof, and thacked it: they must be mentioned, though like a Traytors name in the …
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… robber, that to doe some memorable act, pulled all the Lead off the Churches rooferoof, and thacked it: they must be mentioned, though like a Traytors name in the …
Thomas Adams · The Gallants Burden · p. 17 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſtaires were without the roome, and nothing fell but the floores: nor walls, nor rooferoof.
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… ſtaires were without the roome, and nothing fell but the floores: nor walls, nor rooferoof.
William Gouge · Gods Three Arrows · p. 397 · Open in the reader
Printed
… continually endeuours to raze our foundation, to digge through our walles, to vncouer our rooferoof: that hauing neyther faith in God, nor loue to men, our soule may bee …
With rule
… continually endeuours to raze our foundation, to digge through our walles, to vncouer our rooferoof: that hauing neyther faith in God, nor loue to men, our soule may bee …
Thomas Adams · Mystical Bedlam · p. 75 · Open in the reader
Printed
… as Lot did in another caſe, Wherefore els is ſhe come vnder the Husbands rooferoof ? There muſt bee mainetenance according to her ranke and that with cheerefulneſſe. (Chriſt leadeth …
With rule
… as Lot did in another caſe, Wherefore els is ſhe come vnder the Husbands rooferoof ? There muſt bee mainetenance according to her ranke and that with cheerefulneſſe. (Chriſt leadeth …
Samuel Hieron · The Bridegroom · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to theſe men doe nothing; for therefore came they under the ſhadow of my rooferoof. This was kinde honorable entertainment. As Lot deale with the Angels, ſo a loving …
With rule
… to theſe men doe nothing; for therefore came they under the ſhadow of my rooferoof. This was kinde honorable entertainment. As Lot deale with the Angels, ſo a loving …
Thomas Hooker · The Souls Vocation · p. 246 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (65)

38 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 27 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Art of Building Comfort A01750

Printed
… the Body of the Building. The fourth Verſe is the laying on of the RoofeRoof. 1. The Removing of the Rubbiſh to fit the place for the Foundation, that is …
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… the Body of the Building. The fourth Verſe is the laying on of the RoofeRoof. 1. The Removing of the Rubbiſh to fit the place for the Foundation, that is …
William Gilbert · The Art of Building Comfort · p. 26 · Open in the reader
Printed
… thou caſt thy burthen on him, and let him alone to ſuſtaine thee; this RoofeRoof will hold out againſt all weather of affliction, ſtormes and tempeſts may beate, but …
With rule
… thou caſt thy burthen on him, and let him alone to ſuſtaine thee; this RoofeRoof will hold out againſt all weather of affliction, ſtormes and tempeſts may beate, but …
William Gilbert · The Art of Building Comfort · p. 33 · Open in the reader
Printed
… batter down the walls of it: no Tempeſt of affliction can beat down the RoofeRoof of it: no theeves, though they be ſubtile evill ſpirits, can rifle the roomes …
With rule
… batter down the walls of it: no Tempeſt of affliction can beat down the RoofeRoof of it: no theeves, though they be ſubtile evill ſpirits, can rifle the roomes …
William Gilbert · The Art of Building Comfort · p. 42 · Open in the reader

The Happiness of the Church A01956

Printed
… rooferoof. The Foundation is Faith. One of the sides, Patience. The other, Innocence. The RoofeRoof, Charitie.
With rule
… rooferoof. The Foundation is Faith. One of the sides, Patience. The other, Innocence. The RoofeRoof, Charitie.
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 263 · Open in the reader
Printed
Is the RoofeRoof. Diligendo perficitur; lo… makes vp the building. Now abideth faith, hope, and charity: but …
With rule
Is the RoofeRoof. Diligendo perficitur; lo… makes vp the building. Now abideth faith, hope, and charity: but …
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 265 · Open in the reader

A Quench-Coal A10197

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… the ground the lower part of the Temple, can be a prostration towards the RoofeRoof or upper part of the Church, when as it removes the body further from …
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… the ground the lower part of the Temple, can be a prostration towards the RoofeRoof or upper part of the Church, when as it removes the body further from …
William Prynne · A Quench-Coal · p. 54 · Open in the reader

Pilgrimage A10228

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… while hee prayeth, a little Bell. The Temple within shineth with gold, and the RoofeRoof is wholly of this Mettall; it yeeldeth so fragrant a smell, that the Garments …
With rule
… while hee prayeth, a little Bell. The Temple within shineth with gold, and the RoofeRoof is wholly of this Mettall; it yeeldeth so fragrant a smell, that the Garments …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 68 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Their families are great, the father and all his posteritie dwelling together vnder one RoofeRoof, hauing their substance in common: and when the father dieth, the eldest sonne doth …
With rule
… Their families are great, the father and all his posteritie dwelling together vnder one RoofeRoof, hauing their substance in common: and when the father dieth, the eldest sonne doth …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 290 · Open in the reader
Printed
… borne vp with Statues of Beasts in stead of Pillars, of sixteene cubits, the RoofeRoof made of stones, of two paces broad, beautified with Starres. Then was there another …
With rule
… borne vp with Statues of Beasts in stead of Pillars, of sixteene cubits, the RoofeRoof made of stones, of two paces broad, beautified with Starres. Then was there another …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 471 · Open in the reader
Printed
… kisse Serapis. They had also another tricke, by a Load-stone placed in the RoofeRoof, to draw vp the yron Image of the Sunne, as if it did then …
With rule
… kisse Serapis. They had also another tricke, by a Load-stone placed in the RoofeRoof, to draw vp the yron Image of the Sunne, as if it did then …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 483 · Open in the reader
Printed
… it) to drinke in the other world. Lastly, they couer the Sepulchre with a RoofeRoof, to defend all from raine. If the King dies, not onely greater solemnitie is …
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… it) to drinke in the other world. Lastly, they couer the Sepulchre with a RoofeRoof, to defend all from raine. If the King dies, not onely greater solemnitie is …
Samuel Purchas · Pilgrimage · p. 541 · Open in the reader

A Song A12600

Printed
RoofeRoof (where they parl'd,) before their eye,
With rule
RoofeRoof (where they parl'd,) before their eye,
John Wilson · A Song · p. 26 · Open in the reader

The True Catholic A13971

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… preaching of Ionas. Wouldeſt thou eſcape the ſtormes then of Gods wrath? let the RoofeRoof of thy houſe then be narrowe. Whoſoeuer thou art, iudge thy ſelfe, and God …
With rule
… preaching of Ionas. Wouldeſt thou eſcape the ſtormes then of Gods wrath? let the RoofeRoof of thy houſe then be narrowe. Whoſoeuer thou art, iudge thy ſelfe, and God …
Francis Trigge · The True Catholic · p. 466 · Open in the reader

A Christian Dictionary A15520

Printed
The RoofeRoof of an house, a Vayle, or ought else, which serues for defence, or keeping …
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The RoofeRoof of an house, a Vayle, or ought else, which serues for defence, or keeping …
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 70 · Open in the reader
Printed
… take his rest safelie. Gene. 19, 8. Seeing they are come vnder the Saddow of my RoofeRoof.
With rule
… take his rest safelie. Gene. 19, 8. Seeing they are come vnder the Saddow of my RoofeRoof.
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 441 · Open in the reader
Printed
RoofeRoof of the mouth. sig:
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RoofeRoof of the mouth. sig:
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 197 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the holy Doctrine of the Lorde, which the Church doth publish. Cant: 7, 9. And the RoofeRoof of thy mouth like good Wine.
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… the holy Doctrine of the Lorde, which the Church doth publish. Cant: 7, 9. And the RoofeRoof of thy mouth like good Wine.
Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 197 · Open in the reader

Abuses Stripped and Whipped A15623

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To serue for Pastors as to hang at RoofeRoof,
With rule
To serue for Pastors as to hang at RoofeRoof,
George Wither · Abuses Stripped and Whipped · Open in the reader

A Model of Divinity A15824

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… to their Temple, to ſee how Dagon had reſted that night vnder his owne RoofeRoof; and now behold in kindneſſe their God is come to meeto them in the …
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… to their Temple, to ſee how Dagon had reſted that night vnder his owne RoofeRoof; and now behold in kindneſſe their God is come to meeto them in the …
John Yates · A Model of Divinity · p. 35 · Open in the reader

Comforting Afflicted Consciences A16330

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… quench it; apply a venemous plaister to his sore, and prop up his falling RoofeRoof with burning fire-brands: Remedies farre worse, and more pestilentiall then the Malady; For …
With rule
… quench it; apply a venemous plaister to his sore, and prop up his falling RoofeRoof with burning fire-brands: Remedies farre worse, and more pestilentiall then the Malady; For …
Robert Bolton · Comforting Afflicted Consciences · p. 302 · Open in the reader

Of the Head Cornerstone A17242

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… curiously wroght: and both the sides and floure beneath, and the Timber of the RoofeRoof aboue, all ouer-laide or couered ouer with beaten Gold, of Worke-manship sutable …
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… curiously wroght: and both the sides and floure beneath, and the Timber of the RoofeRoof aboue, all ouer-laide or couered ouer with beaten Gold, of Worke-manship sutable …
Edmund Bunny · Of the Head Cornerstone · p. 335 · Open in the reader

The Scepter of Judah A17243

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The RoofeRoof of the tabernacle, 32.d.
With rule
The RoofeRoof of the tabernacle, 32.d.
Edmund Bunny · The Scepter of Judah · Open in the reader

A Guide to Godliness A20762

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… perſecution by Saul, was a patterne of pietie, when hee walked ſecurely on the RoofeRoof of his Kingly Palace, was tempted and ouercome. But yet this ſecuritie ariſing from …
With rule
… perſecution by Saul, was a patterne of pietie, when hee walked ſecurely on the RoofeRoof of his Kingly Palace, was tempted and ouercome. But yet this ſecuritie ariſing from …
John Downame · A Guide to Godliness · p. 54 · Open in the reader

Commentary Upon Philemon A22481

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… and diligence of the Gouernors be, lewd perſons do oftentimes ſhroud themſelues vnder their RoofeRoof. But comming to Rome, no better then a fugitiue, hee heard Paule preach the …
With rule
… and diligence of the Gouernors be, lewd perſons do oftentimes ſhroud themſelues vnder their RoofeRoof. But comming to Rome, no better then a fugitiue, hee heard Paule preach the …
William Attersoll · Commentary Upon Philemon · Open in the reader

A Chronicle of the Kings of England from the Time of the Roman Government A29737

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… caused the great Hall at Westminster to be repaired, both the Walls, Windows, and RoofeRoof. In his time, Si… Archbishop of Canterbury, slain by the Rebels upon Tower hill …
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… caused the great Hall at Westminster to be repaired, both the Walls, Windows, and RoofeRoof. In his time, Si… Archbishop of Canterbury, slain by the Rebels upon Tower hill …
Sir Richard Baker · A Chronicle of the Kings of England from the Time of the Roman Government · p. 26 · Open in the reader

The History of the Worthies of England A40672

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… vi & Armis, when he came to visite his Diocess. 6. Costly Buildings, Arching the Beautifull RoofeRoof of his Cathedrall, Building and endowing a rich Colledge of Saint Mary Otterey.
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… vi & Armis, when he came to visite his Diocess. 6. Costly Buildings, Arching the Beautifull RoofeRoof of his Cathedrall, Building and endowing a rich Colledge of Saint Mary Otterey.
Thomas Fuller · The History of the Worthies of England · p. 37 · Open in the reader

The Good Samaritan A57545

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… Introduct. Sacra Script. cap. 5.) The one laies the Foundation, the other putteth on the RoofeRoof: And into the laſt eſpecially (as being the moſt noble ſenſe,) and which eſpecially …
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… Introduct. Sacra Script. cap. 5.) The one laies the Foundation, the other putteth on the RoofeRoof: And into the laſt eſpecially (as being the moſt noble ſenſe,) and which eſpecially …
Nehemiah Rogers · The Good Samaritan · p. 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſaid Lot unto the Sodomites) for therefore came they under the ſhadow of my RoofeRoof, Gen. 19.8. Yea, he rather chuſeth to be an ill Father, then an ill Hoſt …
With rule
… ſaid Lot unto the Sodomites) for therefore came they under the ſhadow of my RoofeRoof, Gen. 19.8. Yea, he rather chuſeth to be an ill Father, then an ill Hoſt …
Nehemiah Rogers · The Good Samaritan · p. 179 · Open in the reader

A Reply to a Relation A69024

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… the Cardinalls at one, and it would not be, said, Let us uncover the RoofeRoof, for the Holy Ghost cannot find a way to passe through so many tyles …
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… the Cardinalls at one, and it would not be, said, Let us uncover the RoofeRoof, for the Holy Ghost cannot find a way to passe through so many tyles …
Henry Burton · A Reply to a Relation · p. 276 · Open in the reader

The Rule of Faith A69028

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… and contriued into ſeuerall roomes, and euery roome richly furniſhed; the Heauens are the RoofeRoof, the Earth the floore, and the Elements the ſeuerall roomes, and the hoſts of …
With rule
… and contriued into ſeuerall roomes, and euery roome richly furniſhed; the Heauens are the RoofeRoof, the Earth the floore, and the Elements the ſeuerall roomes, and the hoſts of …
Nicholas Byfield · The Rule of Faith · p. 161 · Open in the reader

The Valley of Vision A86450

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… Chriſt here keep his laſt Paſſover? Will the Son of God come under this RoofeRoof? The very stones of the wall will leap for joy at his preſence, it …
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… Chriſt here keep his laſt Paſſover? Will the Son of God come under this RoofeRoof? The very stones of the wall will leap for joy at his preſence, it …
Richard Holdsworth · The Valley of Vision · p. 477 · Open in the reader

The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied A91808

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… onely been laid, but the walls alſo built, and they raiſed, even to the RoofeRoof: but that hath wanted: that is the Doctrine of Chriſt hath been preached, but …
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… onely been laid, but the walls alſo built, and they raiſed, even to the RoofeRoof: but that hath wanted: that is the Doctrine of Chriſt hath been preached, but …
John Rainolds · The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied · p. 4 · Open in the reader
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… foundation is not yet laid, in ſome the walls not built, finally that the RoofeRoof yet wanteth to the perfecting of the work, which I would the rather wiſh …
With rule
… foundation is not yet laid, in ſome the walls not built, finally that the RoofeRoof yet wanteth to the perfecting of the work, which I would the rather wiſh …
John Rainolds · The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied · p. 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
… perfect underſtanding of thoſe myſteries of Chriſt which the Angels deſire to behold. The RoofeRoof to bee laid upon this building, to keep them that are within the houſe …
With rule
… perfect underſtanding of thoſe myſteries of Chriſt which the Angels deſire to behold. The RoofeRoof to bee laid upon this building, to keep them that are within the houſe …
John Rainolds · The Prophecy of Haggai Interpreted and Applied · p. 15 · Open in the reader

The Fast Friend A91943

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… ſo the gaine is reciprocall. As in a building, the Walls beare up the RoofeRoof, and the RoofeRoof keepes the Wall and Timber from rotting. It was a good …
With rule
… ſo the gaine is reciprocall. As in a building, the Walls beare up the RoofeRoof, and the RoofeRoof keepes the Wall and Timber from rotting. It was a good …
Nehemiah Rogers · The Fast Friend · p. 192 · Open in the reader
Printed
… is reciprocall. As in a building, the Walls beare up the RoofeRoof, and the RoofeRoof keepes the Wall and Timber from rotting. It was a good ſaying of Chryſoſtome …
With rule
… is reciprocall. As in a building, the Walls beare up the RoofeRoof, and the RoofeRoof keepes the Wall and Timber from rotting. It was a good ſaying of Chryſoſtome …
Nehemiah Rogers · The Fast Friend · p. 192 · Open in the reader

A Good Conscience the Strongest Hold A93060

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Seldom doe riches and a good Conſcience dwell under the ſame RoofeRoof. Satan knowes where to have ſuch at any turne; Balaam in purſuit of the …
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Seldom doe riches and a good Conſcience dwell under the ſame RoofeRoof. Satan knowes where to have ſuch at any turne; Balaam in purſuit of the …
John Sheffeild · A Good Conscience the Strongest Hold · p. 384 · Open in the reader

Paraphrase of the Hard Texts of Scripture B13871

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… in the space of a Cubit above them, shall be the rising of the RoofeRoof thereof; the doore of the Arke shalt thou make in the one side thereof …
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… in the space of a Cubit above them, shall be the rising of the RoofeRoof thereof; the doore of the Arke shalt thou make in the one side thereof …
Joseph Hall · Paraphrase of the Hard Texts of Scripture · p. 16 · Open in the reader