Waiting for reviewFinal eCandidate #2887 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

reignesreigns

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

Puritas changed it: 410 times in 239 works
Consistency: 86.3% (410 of 475)
Reach if approved: ~499 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: reigns
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 475 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (410 changes in 239 works, 86.3% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 410)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… to their worldlie standing. It is never better with Kings, than when Christ freelie reignesreigns in their Kingdomes, and there is no such proppe to their Thrones as his …
With rule
… to their worldlie standing. It is never better with Kings, than when Christ freelie reignesreigns in their Kingdomes, and there is no such proppe to their Thrones as his …
William Struther · A Looking Glass for Princes and Peoples Delivered · p. 41 · Open in the reader
Printed
The Sun shall bl…sse thee▪ He that reignesreigns in thee,
With rule
The Sun shall bl…sse thee▪ He that reignesreigns in thee,
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader
Printed
… ſuch immoderate affections as anger and enuie are, two the moſt peſtilent euils that reignesreigns among men.
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… ſuch immoderate affections as anger and enuie are, two the moſt peſtilent euils that reignesreigns among men.
Henrich Bullinger · Fifty Sermons Containing the Chief Points of the Christian Religion · p. 163 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to kill a King, because they esteeme him no more a King, howsoeuer he reignesreigns actually, whereof we will speake hereafter.
With rule
… to kill a King, because they esteeme him no more a King, howsoeuer he reignesreigns actually, whereof we will speake hereafter.
Peter du Moulin Jr · The Buckler of the Faith · p. 368 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the body by the spirit, Rom. 8. 13. And it is a shrewd signe, that it reignesreigns, when it hath once the body at command, which made the Apostle say, Let …
With rule
… the body by the spirit, Rom. 8. 13. And it is a shrewd signe, that it reignesreigns, when it hath once the body at command, which made the Apostle say, Let …
Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon John 4 · p. 456 · Open in the reader
Printed
… or of the Iudges; how commeth it to passe that he wryteth of the reignesreigns of the kings? If in the tyme of the first Kings; how wryteth he …
With rule
… or of the Iudges; how commeth it to passe that he wryteth of the reignesreigns of the kings? If in the tyme of the first Kings; how wryteth he …
Philippe de Mornay · Concerning the Truth of Christian Religion · p. 417 · Open in the reader
Printed
… law of God, viz. the Law of righteousnesse, not the Law of sinne, which reignesreigns in our mortal members, and that in all things, and in all estates as …
With rule
… law of God, viz. the Law of righteousnesse, not the Law of sinne, which reignesreigns in our mortal members, and that in all things, and in all estates as …
John Preston · The Saints Submission and Satans Overthrow · p. 54 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that is, to cast him out of the Church into the world, where Satan reignesreigns. v. 4. 5.
With rule
… that is, to cast him out of the Church into the world, where Satan reignesreigns. v. 4. 5.
John Robinson · Justification of Separation from the Church of England · p. 240 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (65)

31 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 21 are listed here. 34 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Resurrection Revealed A44277

Printed
… that the power of God ſhould be MANIFEST and ILLUSTRIOUS, &c. For SO HE REIGNESREIGNS, that wee may PERCEIVE HIM PRESENT WITH US. For if it ſhould be beyond …
With rule
… that the power of God ſhould be MANIFEST and ILLUSTRIOUS, &c. For SO HE REIGNESREIGNS, that wee may PERCEIVE HIM PRESENT WITH US. For if it ſhould be beyond …
Nathanael Homes · The Resurrection Revealed · p. 201 · Open in the reader

A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 A45335

Printed
… shall proceed no further: for though they Rage, yet our comfort is the Lord ReignesReigns, Psalm 97.1. 'Tis not said the Lord hath Reigned, that we know; nor the Lord …
With rule
… shall proceed no further: for though they Rage, yet our comfort is the Lord ReignesReigns, Psalm 97.1. 'Tis not said the Lord hath Reigned, that we know; nor the Lord …
Thomas Hall · A Practical and Polemical Commentary Upon 2 Timothy 3-4 · p. 186 · Open in the reader

History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland A47584

Printed
Given under our Signet at Saint Andrews the tenth of December, and of our ReignesReigns the first and twentie three years. 1565.
With rule
Given under our Signet at Saint Andrews the tenth of December, and of our ReignesReigns the first and twentie three years. 1565.
John Knox · History of the Reformation of the Church of Scotland · p. 421 · Open in the reader

Canterburys Doom A56144

Printed
… and Iuſtices in that Circuit, in Queen Elizabeths, King James, and King Charles their ReignesReigns, before ever he came into thoſe parts: for which he produced theſe following Preſidents.
With rule
… and Iuſtices in that Circuit, in Queen Elizabeths, King James, and King Charles their ReignesReigns, before ever he came into thoſe parts: for which he produced theſe following Preſidents.
William Prynne · Canterburys Doom · p. 151 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and of the Church of England in King Edward the 6th. and Queene Elizabeths ReignesReigns, was by publique Authority, in the name of all the Orthodox Writers, and Preachers …
With rule
… and of the Church of England in King Edward the 6th. and Queene Elizabeths ReignesReigns, was by publique Authority, in the name of all the Orthodox Writers, and Preachers …
William Prynne · Canterburys Doom · p. 169 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Authority, without the leaſt exceptions both in Queene Elizabeths. King James, and King Charles ReignesReigns, in which Almanacke the names of the Popiſh Saints Canonized by Popes and thruſt …
With rule
… Authority, without the leaſt exceptions both in Queene Elizabeths. King James, and King Charles ReignesReigns, in which Almanacke the names of the Popiſh Saints Canonized by Popes and thruſt …
William Prynne · Canterburys Doom · p. 184 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and confirmation of this Patent, in Queen Elizabeths, King Iames, and King Charles their ReignesReigns, preſented to the Archbiſhop by the Miniſters of theſe Forraigners Churches.
With rule
… and confirmation of this Patent, in Queen Elizabeths, King Iames, and King Charles their ReignesReigns, preſented to the Archbiſhop by the Miniſters of theſe Forraigners Churches.
William Prynne · Canterburys Doom · p. 395 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and reprinted among us in England, Cum Privilegio, during Queen Elizabeths and King James ReignesReigns; and in 15. Jacobi there was an Impreſſion of them printed here by the Kings …
With rule
… and reprinted among us in England, Cum Privilegio, during Queen Elizabeths and King James ReignesReigns; and in 15. Jacobi there was an Impreſſion of them printed here by the Kings …
William Prynne · Canterburys Doom · p. 515 · Open in the reader

A Pleasant Purge for a Roman Catholic A56191

Printed
And worſhip; where Chriſt ſits and ReignesReigns alway.
With rule
And worſhip; where Chriſt ſits and ReignesReigns alway.
William Prynne · A Pleasant Purge for a Roman Catholic · p. 150 · Open in the reader
Printed
[Not Altars] where he dwels, lives, ReignesReigns alway.
With rule
[Not Altars] where he dwels, lives, ReignesReigns alway.
William Prynne · A Pleasant Purge for a Roman Catholic · p. 160 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms A56211

Printed
Seventhly, all Acts of Parliament made in the ReignesReigns of usurpers who have no Title to the Crowne, nor right to assent to …
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Seventhly, all Acts of Parliament made in the ReignesReigns of usurpers who have no Title to the Crowne, nor right to assent to …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 49 · Open in the reader
Printed
… promised the Reformation of those Lawes, by which England had beene oppressed in the ReignesReigns of his Father and Brother. To which the Clergy and Nobles answered; That if …
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… promised the Reformation of those Lawes, by which England had beene oppressed in the ReignesReigns of his Father and Brother. To which the Clergy and Nobles answered; That if …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 52 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Printed Acts, demonstrate. So that our Parliaments in all former ages, even in the ReignesReigns of our most Martiall Kings, have had the Soveraigne power of ordering, setling, determining …
With rule
… Printed Acts, demonstrate. So that our Parliaments in all former ages, even in the ReignesReigns of our most Martiall Kings, have had the Soveraigne power of ordering, setling, determining …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 11 · Open in the reader
Printed
… upon the Castles, Forts, Ammunition in King Edward the second, and Richard the seconds ReignesReigns, when differences grew betweene them, I have already in part remembred, and you may …
With rule
… upon the Castles, Forts, Ammunition in King Edward the second, and Richard the seconds ReignesReigns, when differences grew betweene them, I have already in part remembred, and you may …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 20 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Dismes, Quindismes, Tonnage and Poundage, Polemoney, with other such aides in all our Kings-ReignesReigns, abundantly evidence. Therefore the King (who is as much obliged by oath and duty …
With rule
… Dismes, Quindismes, Tonnage and Poundage, Polemoney, with other such aides in all our Kings-ReignesReigns, abundantly evidence. Therefore the King (who is as much obliged by oath and duty …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments and Kingdoms · p. 82 · Open in the reader

Observations Upon the Old Testament A57230

Printed
The Names then, and the Numbers of the years of the ReignesReigns of the Kings of Judah, and of Israel, in this II. Book of Kings …
With rule
The Names then, and the Numbers of the years of the ReignesReigns of the Kings of Judah, and of Israel, in this II. Book of Kings …
John Richardson · Observations Upon the Old Testament · p. 103 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and Esther; A Catalogue of the Persian Monarchs, and of the years of their ReignesReigns is very useful: which out of the best Authors, with very little variation, may …
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… and Esther; A Catalogue of the Persian Monarchs, and of the years of their ReignesReigns is very useful: which out of the best Authors, with very little variation, may …
John Richardson · Observations Upon the Old Testament · p. 132 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Power of Parliaments Part 4 A91185

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… No Parliament without a King, pag. 5. to 16. where by ſundry preſidents in all Kings ReignesReigns it is manifeſted, That Kings were, and ought to be preſent in their Parliaments …
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… No Parliament without a King, pag. 5. to 16. where by ſundry preſidents in all Kings ReignesReigns it is manifeſted, That Kings were, and ought to be preſent in their Parliaments …
William Prynne · The Sovereign Power of Parliaments Part 4 · p. 17 · Open in the reader

Historical Vindication Part 2 A91269

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… fundamentall Propoſition in the precedent Chapter, is abundantly confirmed, during all our Saxons Kings ReignesReigns; which I ſhall confirm in ſubſequent Sections, by Preſidents in all ſucceeding ages to …
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… fundamentall Propoſition in the precedent Chapter, is abundantly confirmed, during all our Saxons Kings ReignesReigns; which I ſhall confirm in ſubſequent Sections, by Preſidents in all ſucceeding ages to …
William Prynne · Historical Vindication Part 2 · p. 75 · Open in the reader

The Treachery and Disloyalty of Papists A91303

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… ſetled by other ſpeciall Bils in Parliament, both in Queene Maries, and Queene Elizabeths ReignesReigns, Whoſe Titles to the Crowne were ſetled, and in ſome ſort created by the …
With rule
… ſetled by other ſpeciall Bils in Parliament, both in Queene Maries, and Queene Elizabeths ReignesReigns, Whoſe Titles to the Crowne were ſetled, and in ſome ſort created by the …
William Prynne · The Treachery and Disloyalty of Papists · p. 35 · Open in the reader

Against Pretended Liberty of Conscience A92140

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… men out of hypocriſie return from theſe ſins? and again, when another unjuſt King ReignesReigns, they return to their vomit, is this againſt Nationall righteouſneſſe and Magiſtracy?
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… men out of hypocriſie return from theſe ſins? and again, when another unjuſt King ReignesReigns, they return to their vomit, is this againſt Nationall righteouſneſſe and Magiſtracy?
Samuel Rutherford · Against Pretended Liberty of Conscience · p. 388 · Open in the reader