Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #2234 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

clearnesseclearness

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

Puritas changed it: 529 times in 272 works
Consistency: 94.9% (529 of 557)
Reach if approved: ~585 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: clearness
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 557 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (529 changes in 272 works, 94.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 529)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… in the earth, notwithſtandinge they ſleape now in ſauing hope of reſurrectiō, & of that clearneſſeclearness of whiche the ſonne is in the firmamēt they ſhall come furth of the …
With rule
… in the earth, notwithſtandinge they ſleape now in ſauing hope of reſurrectiō, & of that clearneſſeclearness of whiche the ſonne is in the firmamēt they ſhall come furth of the …
Martin Luther · Exposition of Jeremiah 22 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to nature, that had beene lesse glorious, more questionable. But he provides for the clearnesseclearness of his owne glory by effecting a worke above (yea against) the whole frame …
With rule
… to nature, that had beene lesse glorious, more questionable. But he provides for the clearnesseclearness of his owne glory by effecting a worke above (yea against) the whole frame …
Thomas Taylor · Christ Revealed · p. 257 · Open in the reader
Printed
… all is reueiled vnto the end. New viſions tell the ſame matter: for better clearneſſeclearness.
With rule
… all is reueiled vnto the end. New viſions tell the ſame matter: for better clearneſſeclearness.
Hugh Broughton · A Revelation of the Holy Apocalypse · p. 142 · Open in the reader
Printed
… inferiour to the intellect or vnderstanding science, and sapience, which are intellectuall vertues, hauing clearnesseclearness and euidence. Habituall Faith is a certaine intellectuall habit, whereby the vnderstanding is made …
With rule
… inferiour to the intellect or vnderstanding science, and sapience, which are intellectuall vertues, hauing clearnesseclearness and euidence. Habituall Faith is a certaine intellectuall habit, whereby the vnderstanding is made …
Henry Burton · Truths Triumph Over Trent · p. 165 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to the circūſtance of time, & ſome other differences there be in regard of rites, clearneſſeclearness, nomber and time. Rites, becauſe their outward forme of adminiſtration was diuers from ours …
With rule
… to the circūſtance of time, & ſome other differences there be in regard of rites, clearneſſeclearness, nomber and time. Rites, becauſe their outward forme of adminiſtration was diuers from ours …
Arthur Dent · A Pastime for Parents · Open in the reader
Printed
… west, from those which formerly he had seen: which clouds did argue by the clearnesseclearness of them, that they did not arise immediately out of the Sea, but that …
With rule
… west, from those which formerly he had seen: which clouds did argue by the clearnesseclearness of them, that they did not arise immediately out of the Sea, but that …
Archbishop George Abbot · A Brief Description of the Whole World · p. 255 · Open in the reader
Printed
… is another thing which occasioneth this misjudging, to wit, the want of distinctnesse and clearnesseclearness in covenanting with Christ, and the ignorance of the nature of true saving faith.
With rule
… is another thing which occasioneth this misjudging, to wit, the want of distinctnesse and clearnesseclearness in covenanting with Christ, and the ignorance of the nature of true saving faith.
John Brown · Christ the Way and the Truth and the Life · p. 355 · Open in the reader
Printed
… at last is brought out but into the twi-light, more admires at the clearnesseclearness and brightnesse thereof, than hee will wonder a moneth after at the sun at …
With rule
… at last is brought out but into the twi-light, more admires at the clearnesseclearness and brightnesse thereof, than hee will wonder a moneth after at the sun at …
Thomas Fuller · Josephs Party-Colored Coat · p. 98 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (28)

18 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 10 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Black Devil A00564

Printed
ClearnesseClearness. It is empty.
With rule
ClearnesseClearness. It is empty.
Thomas Adams · The Black Devil · p. 8 · Open in the reader

The Happiness of the Church A01956

Printed
5. ClearnesseClearness of space betwixt the Organ and the obiect. For the interposition of some thicke …
With rule
5. ClearnesseClearness of space betwixt the Organ and the obiect. For the interposition of some thicke …
Thomas Adams · The Happiness of the Church · p. 304 · Open in the reader

A Short Explanation of Hebrews A20414

Printed
… the Substance is come. 2. The Darknesse of Teaching is remooved, and the tyme of ClearnesseClearness is come. 3. The Pryce of Redemption, promised to bee layde downe, is nowe payed …
With rule
… the Substance is come. 2. The Darknesse of Teaching is remooved, and the tyme of ClearnesseClearness is come. 3. The Pryce of Redemption, promised to bee layde downe, is nowe payed …
David Dickson · A Short Explanation of Hebrews · p. 173 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Person is more excellent than MOSES, and His Authoritie aboue his; and, the Heavenlie ClearnesseClearness of CHRIST'S Gracious Offer, aboue his darke Types: As much more heavie and certayne …
With rule
… Person is more excellent than MOSES, and His Authoritie aboue his; and, the Heavenlie ClearnesseClearness of CHRIST'S Gracious Offer, aboue his darke Types: As much more heavie and certayne …
David Dickson · A Short Explanation of Hebrews · p. 305 · Open in the reader

A Cordial for a Fainting Soul A33955

Printed
ClearneſſeClearness of truths to us ſeverall wayes, p. 150. 151.
With rule
ClearneſſeClearness of truths to us ſeverall wayes, p. 150. 151.
John Collinges · A Cordial for a Fainting Soul · Open in the reader

Exposition of the Song of Solomon A37032

Printed
… turns her to prayer, in which she speaks to him as to her beloved: ClearnesseClearness of interest, as it helps notably to many things, so to confidence in prayer …
With rule
… turns her to prayer, in which she speaks to him as to her beloved: ClearnesseClearness of interest, as it helps notably to many things, so to confidence in prayer …
James Durham · Exposition of the Song of Solomon · p. 153 · Open in the reader
Printed
… nothing the lesse of it that she had attained clearnesseclearness in it before now: ClearnesseClearness is ever of much worth, and these who are clearest anent this, will esteem …
With rule
… nothing the lesse of it that she had attained clearnesseclearness in it before now: ClearnesseClearness is ever of much worth, and these who are clearest anent this, will esteem …
James Durham · Exposition of the Song of Solomon · p. 403 · Open in the reader
Printed
… in him, the greater will their desire be of more neer communion with him. 2. ClearnesseClearness of interest in him, when it's solid, is a ground to presse for his …
With rule
… in him, the greater will their desire be of more neer communion with him. 2. ClearnesseClearness of interest in him, when it's solid, is a ground to presse for his …
James Durham · Exposition of the Song of Solomon · p. 405 · Open in the reader

Heaven Upon Earth A37045

Printed
… to speak) would declare, that they have sometimes been very desirous of Light and ClearnesseClearness concerning their being called to this, or that Place, Station, or State and Condition …
With rule
… to speak) would declare, that they have sometimes been very desirous of Light and ClearnesseClearness concerning their being called to this, or that Place, Station, or State and Condition …
James Durham · Heaven Upon Earth · p. 118 · Open in the reader
Printed
… some, and to prove the sincerity of others; he will, by suspending Light and ClearnesseClearness in such a particular▪ take a proof of folks tendernesse, whither they will forbear …
With rule
… some, and to prove the sincerity of others; he will, by suspending Light and ClearnesseClearness in such a particular▪ take a proof of folks tendernesse, whither they will forbear …
James Durham · Heaven Upon Earth · p. 123 · Open in the reader
Printed
… hand; but the Lord will have us to know, That to have Light and ClearnesseClearness in any particular, especially of such moment, is a greater matter, and mercy then …
With rule
… hand; but the Lord will have us to know, That to have Light and ClearnesseClearness in any particular, especially of such moment, is a greater matter, and mercy then …
James Durham · Heaven Upon Earth · p. 123 · Open in the reader

The Clouds in Which Christ Comes A61470

Printed
3. The ClearnesseClearness of His Appearance when He is come.
With rule
3. The ClearnesseClearness of His Appearance when He is come.
Peter Sterry · The Clouds in Which Christ Comes · p. 10 · Open in the reader
Printed
… as absent, Lament him as lost; till the Fire purified it selfe into a ClearnesseClearness. So the Great Prince of Peace and Spirits, as He comes forth, casts a …
With rule
… as absent, Lament him as lost; till the Fire purified it selfe into a ClearnesseClearness. So the Great Prince of Peace and Spirits, as He comes forth, casts a …
Peter Sterry · The Clouds in Which Christ Comes · p. 18 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Both into Angelicall shapes, so pours forth Himselfe into Both, and Both enjoy the ClearnesseClearness of His Appearance.
With rule
… Both into Angelicall shapes, so pours forth Himselfe into Both, and Both enjoy the ClearnesseClearness of His Appearance.
Peter Sterry · The Clouds in Which Christ Comes · p. 27 · Open in the reader

The Grand Assizes A62379

Printed
… the mightyeſt Potentates upon earth; ſo alſo it was White, the colour, as of ClearneſſeClearness, and Innocence; ſo, of Lenity, Kindneſſe, and of Indulgence.
With rule
… the mightyeſt Potentates upon earth; ſo alſo it was White, the colour, as of ClearneſſeClearness, and Innocence; ſo, of Lenity, Kindneſſe, and of Indulgence.
William Sclater · The Grand Assizes · p. 16 · Open in the reader

Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof A69129

Printed
… more to Faith, which wee are here to understand by Conscience, then Evidence or ClearnesseClearness, which belongs to knowledge, taken in the proper sense. 2 In such an affection, whereby …
With rule
… more to Faith, which wee are here to understand by Conscience, then Evidence or ClearnesseClearness, which belongs to knowledge, taken in the proper sense. 2 In such an affection, whereby …
William Ames · Conscience with the Power and Cases Thereof · p. 39 · Open in the reader

The Covenant Sealed A76812

Printed
… Intellectual aſſent which is of equal ſtrength with that in the regenerate truly ſanctified? ClearneſſeClearness of light commands aſſent to truths, when corruption of affections will not ſuffer that …
With rule
… Intellectual aſſent which is of equal ſtrength with that in the regenerate truly ſanctified? ClearneſſeClearness of light commands aſſent to truths, when corruption of affections will not ſuffer that …
Thomas Blake · The Covenant Sealed · p. 176 · Open in the reader

The Solemn League and Covenant Cleared A96902

Printed
… ſay much more, even that the Pure Word of God looſeth ſomething of its ClearneſſeClearness in its conveyance to us; and taſteth ſomething of Man, through the Corruption of …
With rule
… ſay much more, even that the Pure Word of God looſeth ſomething of its ClearneſſeClearness in its conveyance to us; and taſteth ſomething of Man, through the Corruption of …
Hezekiah Woodward · The Solemn League and Covenant Cleared · p. 4 · Open in the reader