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readinessereadiness

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

Puritas changed it
2,881 times in 1,054 works
Consistency
98.4% (2,881 of 2,927)
Reach if approved
~3,075 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: readiness
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
2,927 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (2,881 changes in 1,054 works, 98.4% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 2,881)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
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    … and ſcarcity. In our beſt eſtate we ſhould learne to put our ſelves in readineſſereadiness to ſuffer adverſitie: when we are well and at eaſe, if we were wiſe …
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    … and ſcarcity. In our beſt eſtate we ſhould learne to put our ſelves in readineſſereadiness to ſuffer adverſitie: when we are well and at eaſe, if we were wiſe …

    Adam Harsnett · A Cordial for the Afflicted · p. 149 · Open in the reader

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    … is said of those worthy hearers, Acts 17. 11. that they receiued the word with all readinessereadiness of minde. This readinessereadiness consisteth in foure points:
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    … is said of those worthy hearers, Acts 17. 11. that they receiued the word with all readinessereadiness of minde. This readinessereadiness consisteth in foure points:

    Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon John 4 · p. 312 · Open in the reader

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    Thoſe that never had any readineſſereadiness to this ſaving work of God, further then ſhame or diſgrace provokes them; for …
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    Thoſe that never had any readineſſereadiness to this ſaving work of God, further then ſhame or diſgrace provokes them; for …

    Thomas Hooker · The Pattern of Perfection Exhibited in Gods Image on Adam · p. 81 · Open in the reader

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    … méete that his authoritie be preſerued in France: we haue a double anſwer in readineſſereadiness. The firſt bicauſe out of that number of French men which taketh part with …
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    … méete that his authoritie be preſerued in France: we haue a double anſwer in readineſſereadiness. The firſt bicauſe out of that number of French men which taketh part with …

    François Hotman · The Brutish Thunderbolt · p. 157 · Open in the reader

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    … Such was their willing liberalitie, that Moses was enforced by proclamation to restraine their readinessereadiness in offering. Compare Exod. 35. 5. 6. 21.22. 23. with chap. 36. 5. 6. How shall they condemne this generation who utterly …
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    … Such was their willing liberalitie, that Moses was enforced by proclamation to restraine their readinessereadiness in offering. Compare Exod. 35. 5. 6. 21.22. 23. with chap. 36. 5. 6. How shall they condemne this generation who utterly …

    Phineas Fletcher · The Way to Blessedness · p. 121 · Open in the reader

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    … generous than thoſe of Theſſalonica, firſt in that they received the Word with all readineſſereadiness of mind, and ſecondly, in that they ſearched the Scriptures daily, whether thoſe things …
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    … generous than thoſe of Theſſalonica, firſt in that they received the Word with all readineſſereadiness of mind, and ſecondly, in that they ſearched the Scriptures daily, whether thoſe things …

    Stephen Geree · The Ornament of Women · p. 89 · Open in the reader

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    … their Apoſtacy into the Church: which gives an evident demonſtration of her willingneſſe and readineſſereadiness to entertaine ſuch.
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    … their Apoſtacy into the Church: which gives an evident demonſtration of her willingneſſe and readineſſereadiness to entertaine ſuch.

    William Gouge · Recover from Apostasy · p. 79 · Open in the reader

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    … their fighting for the Church of God, and againſt the enemies thereof. 4. For their readineſſereadiness, ſpeed, and quickneſſe in the execution of Gods counſels. 5. For their order, ſubmiſſion, and …
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    … their fighting for the Church of God, and againſt the enemies thereof. 4. For their readineſſereadiness, ſpeed, and quickneſſe in the execution of Gods counſels. 5. For their order, ſubmiſſion, and …

    Alexander Grosse · Deaths Deliverance and Elijahs Fiery Chariot · p. 5 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (46)

37 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 9 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Exposition on John 5 A01972

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    Doct. ReadineſſeReadiness in people to heare, ought to ſtirre vp in Miniſters a deſire to preach …
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    Doct. ReadineſſeReadiness in people to heare, ought to ſtirre vp in Miniſters a deſire to preach …

    William Gouge · Exposition on John 5 · p. 140 · Open in the reader

A Guide to Go to God A01975

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    4. Occaſions of doing good to wrong doers muſt not onely bee taken, but ſought. ReadineſſeReadiness and willingneſſe to doe all offices of courteſie and charitie to ſuch as are …
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    4. Occaſions of doing good to wrong doers muſt not onely bee taken, but ſought. ReadineſſeReadiness and willingneſſe to doe all offices of courteſie and charitie to ſuch as are …

    William Gouge · A Guide to Go to God · p. 188 · Open in the reader

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    7. ReadineſſeReadiness to forgiue. This is the maine thing intended in this condition. All the other …
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    7. ReadineſſeReadiness to forgiue. This is the maine thing intended in this condition. All the other …

    William Gouge · A Guide to Go to God · p. 217 · Open in the reader

The Breastplate of Faith and Love A09950

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    ReadinesseReadiness to doe for Christ.
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    ReadinesseReadiness to doe for Christ.

    John Preston · The Breastplate of Faith and Love · Open in the reader

Explication of Psalm 110 A10650

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    … and to stop the mouthes of every gain-sayer. The Word hath ever a ReadinesseReadiness to revenge disobedience, as the Apostle speaks; it hardens the faces of men, and …
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    … and to stop the mouthes of every gain-sayer. The Word hath ever a ReadinesseReadiness to revenge disobedience, as the Apostle speaks; it hardens the faces of men, and …

    Edward Reynolds · Explication of Psalm 110 · p. 145 · Open in the reader

Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul A10663

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    … another may Hold. As greatnesse of wealth, friends, power, strength. And these in a ReadinesseReadiness and …re at hand. ▪ foreign ▪ as the Philosoper expresseth it, as the Trojans being besieged …
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    … another may Hold. As greatnesse of wealth, friends, power, strength. And these in a ReadinesseReadiness and …re at hand. ▪ foreign ▪ as the Philosoper expresseth it, as the Trojans being besieged …

    Edward Reynolds · Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul · p. 261 · Open in the reader

Christs Combat and Conquest A13530

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    2 ReadinesseReadiness of obiect, these stones.
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    2 ReadinesseReadiness of obiect, these stones.

    Thomas Taylor · Christs Combat and Conquest · Open in the reader

A Christian Amendment A13850

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    … Heart and Soule bee Such to God. However, J am fully aſſured of Your ReadineſſeReadiness in embracing a ſeaſonable Memento tending vnto this purpoſe; Eſpecially ſeeing that as all …
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    … Heart and Soule bee Such to God. However, J am fully aſſured of Your ReadineſſeReadiness in embracing a ſeaſonable Memento tending vnto this purpoſe; Eſpecially ſeeing that as all …

    Henry Tozer · A Christian Amendment · Open in the reader

A Christian Dictionary A15520

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    ReadinesseReadiness and facility in doing good; it is that vertue, whereby a good man becomes …
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    ReadinesseReadiness and facility in doing good; it is that vertue, whereby a good man becomes …

    Thomas Wilson · A Christian Dictionary · p. 271 · Open in the reader

Emblems Ancient and Modern A15631

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    A cheerefull, and a thankfull ReadineſſeReadiness
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    A cheerefull, and a thankfull ReadineſſeReadiness

    George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · Open in the reader

Of the Head Cornerstone A17242

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    … a speciall readinessereadiness in that their duty: and some warinesse or wisdome ioyned therewith. ReadinesseReadiness of duty, in that they came all with one record, made prouision for three …
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    … a speciall readinessereadiness in that their duty: and some warinesse or wisdome ioyned therewith. ReadinesseReadiness of duty, in that they came all with one record, made prouision for three …

    Edmund Bunny · Of the Head Cornerstone · p. 302 · Open in the reader

The Marrow of the Oracles of God A17397

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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight.
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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight.

    Nicholas Byfield · The Marrow of the Oracles of God · p. 428 · Open in the reader

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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight. We should loue to be Gods seruants on this day, Esay 56. and …
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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight. We should loue to be Gods seruants on this day, Esay 56. and …

    Nicholas Byfield · The Marrow of the Oracles of God · p. 563 · Open in the reader

The Rules of a Holy Life A17410

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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight.
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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight.

    Nicholas Byfield · The Rules of a Holy Life · Open in the reader

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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight. We should loue to be Gods seruants on this day, Esay 56. and …
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    2. ReadinesseReadiness and delight. We should loue to be Gods seruants on this day, Esay 56. and …

    Nicholas Byfield · The Rules of a Holy Life · p. 197 · Open in the reader

The Plain Mans Spiritual Plow A18014

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    … lincked and framed together. Whereof the firſt is Veritie: the next, Righteouſneſſe: the third, ReadineſseReadiness for the Goſpell: the fourth, Faith: the fift, Hope: the ſixt, Gods word: the …
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    … lincked and framed together. Whereof the firſt is Veritie: the next, Righteouſneſſe: the third, ReadineſseReadiness for the Goſpell: the fourth, Faith: the fift, Hope: the ſixt, Gods word: the …

    John Carpenter · The Plain Mans Spiritual Plow · p. 146 · Open in the reader

Six Evangelical Histories of Water Turned into Wine A21036

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    Doct. 2 ReadinesseReadiness of people, ought to prouoke the Minister: Their vntowardnesse is a great discouragement. It …
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    Doct. 2 ReadinesseReadiness of people, ought to prouoke the Minister: Their vntowardnesse is a great discouragement. It …

    Daniel Dyke · Six Evangelical Histories of Water Turned into Wine · p. 328 · Open in the reader

A Worthy Communicant A21060

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    … up the loines of your mindes. Two things are required in a good ſervant. 1. ReadineſſeReadiness, and preparedneſſe to do his maſters commands ſo ſoone as he calls. 2. Nimbleneſſe, handineſſe …
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    … up the loines of your mindes. Two things are required in a good ſervant. 1. ReadineſſeReadiness, and preparedneſſe to do his maſters commands ſo ſoone as he calls. 2. Nimbleneſſe, handineſſe …

    Jeremiah Dyke · A Worthy Communicant · p. 251 · Open in the reader

A Brief Explication of the Other Fifty Psalms A35945

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    … past, as here it doth David: I will sacrifice to thee, and praise thee. 2. ReadinesseReadiness of heart to glorifie God, and liberty of spirit, with occasion granted to praise …
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    … past, as here it doth David: I will sacrifice to thee, and praise thee. 2. ReadinesseReadiness of heart to glorifie God, and liberty of spirit, with occasion granted to praise …

    David Dickson · A Brief Explication of the Other Fifty Psalms · p. 25 · Open in the reader

Westminster Annotations A36467

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    … they should seem cast off. So that in God we see Foresight, Power and ReadinesseReadiness to help and keep them, wheresoever they are; Angels being his ministring spirits, for …
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    … they should seem cast off. So that in God we see Foresight, Power and ReadinesseReadiness to help and keep them, wheresoever they are; Angels being his ministring spirits, for …

    John Downame · Westminster Annotations · Open in the reader

Historical Vindication Part 1 and 2 A56162

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    … OF THE SWORD ABOVE OR AGAINST THE FUNDAMENTAL AUTHORITY & GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM & OUR READINESSEREADINESS TO MAINTAIN AND UPHOLD THE SAID AUTHORITY:) have by a Free Vo…e (in …
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    … OF THE SWORD ABOVE OR AGAINST THE FUNDAMENTAL AUTHORITY & GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM & OUR READINESSEREADINESS TO MAINTAIN AND UPHOLD THE SAID AUTHORITY:) have by a Free Vo…e (in …

    William Prynne · Historical Vindication Part 1 and 2 · Open in the reader

The Brand Plucked out of the Fire A57132

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    … Ministry, Deut. 10. 8. 17. 12. 1 King. 17. 1. Heb. 10. 11. whereby is noted, 1. Reverence to the Lord whom he served. 2. ReadinesseReadiness to receive his commands. 2. As a Defendant, who being accused stands up to answer …
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    … Ministry, Deut. 10. 8. 17. 12. 1 King. 17. 1. Heb. 10. 11. whereby is noted, 1. Reverence to the Lord whom he served. 2. ReadinesseReadiness to receive his commands. 2. As a Defendant, who being accused stands up to answer …

    Edward Reynolds · The Brand Plucked out of the Fire · p. 4 · Open in the reader

Commentary on the Epistles and Revelation of John A63065

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    … Luk 17.8. A looſe diſcinct and diffluent minde is unfit for Gods ſervice. Girding implies, 1. ReadineſſeReadiness. 2. Nimbleneſſe, handineſſe, handſomeneſſe.
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    … Luk 17.8. A looſe diſcinct and diffluent minde is unfit for Gods ſervice. Girding implies, 1. ReadineſſeReadiness. 2. Nimbleneſſe, handineſſe, handſomeneſſe.

    John Trapp · Commentary on the Epistles and Revelation of John · p. 433 · Open in the reader

Commentary on the Gospels and Acts A63067

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    It implyes 1. ReadinesseReadiness 2. Nimblenesse, handinesse and handsomenesse. A loose, discinct and diffluent mind is unfit to serve …
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    It implyes 1. ReadinesseReadiness 2. Nimblenesse, handinesse and handsomenesse. A loose, discinct and diffluent mind is unfit to serve …

    John Trapp · Commentary on the Gospels and Acts · p. 82 · Open in the reader

The Sum of Christian Religion A64611

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    Grace. Gods deniall of grace no cruelty, but oft a way to greater mercy. 85. ReadineſſeReadiness of minde to receive grace is not before converſion, but after. 89.
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    Grace. Gods deniall of grace no cruelty, but oft a way to greater mercy. 85. ReadineſſeReadiness of minde to receive grace is not before converſion, but after. 89.

    Zacharias Ursinus · The Sum of Christian Religion · Open in the reader

A Body of Divinity A64622

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    ReadinesseReadiness unto, and wilfulnesse in evill, especially the worst.
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    ReadinesseReadiness unto, and wilfulnesse in evill, especially the worst.

    James Ussher · A Body of Divinity · p. 219 · Open in the reader

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    4. ReadinesseReadiness to draw others into the fellowship of Gods praise, Psal. 66. 16. & 135. 1.
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    4. ReadinesseReadiness to draw others into the fellowship of Gods praise, Psal. 66. 16. & 135. 1.

    James Ussher · A Body of Divinity · p. 352 · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

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    2. ReadinesseReadiness, 2 Sam. 15. 26. Psal. 40. 7. Luk. 1. 38. Heb. 10. 7.
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    2. ReadinesseReadiness, 2 Sam. 15. 26. Psal. 40. 7. Luk. 1. 38. Heb. 10. 7.

    Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 387 · Open in the reader

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    ReadinesseReadiness]
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    ReadinesseReadiness]

    Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 517 · Open in the reader

Of Domestical Duties A68107

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    4. Good will. Vnder which are compriſed— 1. Cheerfulneſſe. 2. ReadineſſeReadiness. 3. Diligence. 4. Faithfulneſſe.
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    4. Good will. Vnder which are compriſed— 1. Cheerfulneſſe. 2. ReadineſſeReadiness. 3. Diligence. 4. Faithfulneſſe.

    William Gouge · Of Domestical Duties · p. 590 · Open in the reader

The Saints Sure and Perpetual Guide A68954

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    … Examination of the Conſcience; ſecondly, Purgation of the heart; thirdly, Prayer unto God; fourthly, ReadineſſeReadiness of heart, to receive every truth.
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    … Examination of the Conſcience; ſecondly, Purgation of the heart; thirdly, Prayer unto God; fourthly, ReadineſſeReadiness of heart, to receive every truth.

    Robert Bolton · The Saints Sure and Perpetual Guide · p. 165 · Open in the reader

Living Loves Betwixt Christ and Dying Christians A75710

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    8. ReadineſſeReadiness to comply with Chriſts command will undeniably prove that we are his friends. Our …
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    8. ReadineſſeReadiness to comply with Chriſts command will undeniably prove that we are his friends. Our …

    Simeon Ashe · Living Loves Betwixt Christ and Dying Christians · p. 12 · Open in the reader

Gospel Worship A77988

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    ReadineſſeReadiness to hear the word, wherein it conſiſts 166
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    ReadineſſeReadiness to hear the word, wherein it conſiſts 166

    Jeremiah Burroughs · Gospel Worship · Open in the reader

Christ Crucified A81890

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    … only been brought to ſee his need of It; but his Natural Propenſion, and ReadineſſeReadiness to miſken it, and reſt upon other things beſide it, for the making of …
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    … only been brought to ſee his need of It; but his Natural Propenſion, and ReadineſſeReadiness to miſken it, and reſt upon other things beſide it, for the making of …

    James Durham · Christ Crucified · p. 315 · Open in the reader

Loves Intercourse Between the Lamb and His Bride A85763

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    … of the devill. 5 Furniture, with the fit weapon of the ſword of the Spirit. 6 ReadineſſeReadiness to uſe and wield the ſame, like a ſword, not to ſeek, but at …
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    … of the devill. 5 Furniture, with the fit weapon of the ſword of the Spirit. 6 ReadineſſeReadiness to uſe and wield the ſame, like a ſword, not to ſeek, but at …

    William Guild · Loves Intercourse Between the Lamb and His Bride · p. 159 · Open in the reader

Sermon 24 February 1646 A88149

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    And 4 ReadineſſeReadiness to be deceived; Decipi vult populus, men love leaſing, as Verſe 2. of this Pſalme …
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    And 4 ReadineſſeReadiness to be deceived; Decipi vult populus, men love leaſing, as Verſe 2. of this Pſalme …

    John Lightfoot · Sermon 24 February 1646 · p. 20 · Open in the reader

Moses Prayer A93404

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    … wiſdome and care of Joſeph of Arimathea, Joh. 19.41. To have his Tomb in a ReadineſſeReadiness in his Garden. And why in his Garden? But that in the midſt of …
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    … wiſdome and care of Joſeph of Arimathea, Joh. 19.41. To have his Tomb in a ReadineſſeReadiness in his Garden. And why in his Garden? But that in the midſt of …

    Samuel Smith · Moses Prayer · Open in the reader