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Waiting for reviewie → y, y / iCandidate #4204 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

fortifiefortify

ie for a final y, y for i: mercie → mercy, tyme → time.

Puritas changed it
1,521 times in 850 works
Consistency
97.2% (1,521 of 1,564)
Reach if approved
~1,643 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner
Agrees: fortify
Matches
Exact word, any case
In our text
1,564 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings
None
Taken into joins
None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,521 changes in 850 works, 97.2% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,521)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied
  1. Printed
    … not onely confirm them ſelues againſt the threatning of Tyrantes, but alſo let them fortifiefortify themſelues, as armed agaynſt the ſub till Sophyſtrie of thoſe which falſely alleadge theyr …
    With rule
    … not onely confirm them ſelues againſt the threatning of Tyrantes, but alſo let them fortifiefortify themſelues, as armed agaynſt the ſub till Sophyſtrie of thoſe which falſely alleadge theyr …

    Philipp Melanchthon · In Defense of the True Church of God · Open in the reader

  2. Printed
    … in our dutie which wee owe to God and to our neighbour; and doth fortifiefortify our patience in aduersitie, and it doth bring forth good fruites of all sorts …
    With rule
    … in our dutie which wee owe to God and to our neighbour; and doth fortifiefortify our patience in aduersitie, and it doth bring forth good fruites of all sorts …

    William Prynne · The Perpetuity of a Regenerate Mans Estate · p. 202 · Open in the reader

  3. Printed
    … have an armie of authorities already muſtered for the defence of it; therefore I fortifiefortify the aſſumption againſt which the Adverſarie is like to lay his batteries. Whoſoever allow …
    With rule
    … have an armie of authorities already muſtered for the defence of it; therefore I fortifiefortify the aſſumption againſt which the Adverſarie is like to lay his batteries. Whoſoever allow …

    Daniel Featley · A Key Opening Mysterious Texts of Scripture · p. 490 · Open in the reader

  4. Printed
    … may she not abolish the other? so yt your answer conteineth manifest blasphemie. To fortifiefortify your traditions, you alledge yt Iesus did many thinges which are not written, &c …
    With rule
    … may she not abolish the other? so yt your answer conteineth manifest blasphemie. To fortifiefortify your traditions, you alledge yt Iesus did many thinges which are not written, &c …

    William Fulke · Two Popish Heretics Confuted · p. 161 · Open in the reader

  5. Printed
    … are Pastors, we must compasse about our Flockes, as Watchmen surround the Citie, to fortifiefortify the breach: Satan compasseth the earth, by his owne testimony: The roring Lion goeth …
    With rule
    … are Pastors, we must compasse about our Flockes, as Watchmen surround the Citie, to fortifiefortify the breach: Satan compasseth the earth, by his owne testimony: The roring Lion goeth …

    Thomas Adams · Heaven and Earth Reconciled · p. 13 · Open in the reader

  6. Printed
    … by an enemy, the chiefe care is to looke to the gates, and to fortifiefortify the walls, because he is with much more ease and safety resisted while he …
    With rule
    … by an enemy, the chiefe care is to looke to the gates, and to fortifiefortify the walls, because he is with much more ease and safety resisted while he …

    Arthur Hildersham · Lectures Upon John 4 · p. 91 · Open in the reader

  7. Printed
    … to prepare themſelues for other skirmiſhes: To repaire the breaches which Satan made, to fortifiefortify their holds where they are weake, to trie their weapons in better manner, to …
    With rule
    … to prepare themſelues for other skirmiſhes: To repaire the breaches which Satan made, to fortifiefortify their holds where they are weake, to trie their weapons in better manner, to …

    William Jemmat · A Spiritual Trumpet Sounded to Christian Warfare · p. 194 · Open in the reader

  8. Printed
    … ſelues, as the right deuills church, for ſo muche as of youre ſelfe ye fortifiefortify and kepe, knowen abhominable, and falſe Articles, and compelle there vnto. That ye ought …
    With rule
    … ſelues, as the right deuills church, for ſo muche as of youre ſelfe ye fortifiefortify and kepe, knowen abhominable, and falſe Articles, and compelle there vnto. That ye ought …

    Martin Luther · The Chief and Principal Articles of the Christian Faith · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (43)

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

Annotations on the Pentateuch, Psalms, Song of Songs A11649

  • Printed
    … signifieth to Leave, or Forsake, hath (as some other words) a contrary signification; to FortifieFortify, repaire, or helpe up with a thing, as Nehem. 3. 8. and 4. 2. The Chaldee joyneth both …
    With rule
    … signifieth to Leave, or Forsake, hath (as some other words) a contrary signification; to FortifieFortify, repaire, or helpe up with a thing, as Nehem. 3. 8. and 4. 2. The Chaldee joyneth both …

    Henry Ainsworth · Annotations on the Pentateuch, Psalms, Song of Songs · p. 92 · Open in the reader

Directions for a Comfortable Walking with God A16338

  • Printed
    6. FortifieFortify thy Spirit against the canker of worldly-mindednesse. 60
    With rule
    6. FortifieFortify thy Spirit against the canker of worldly-mindednesse. 60

    Robert Bolton · Directions for a Comfortable Walking with God · Open in the reader

The Right Way to Heaven A20958

  • Printed
    … if I take heed to do thy ſtatutes and judgments which thou haſt commanded. FortifieFortify me, and double in me my ſtrength, keepe me whereſoever I go, bleſſe alſo …
    With rule
    … if I take heed to do thy ſtatutes and judgments which thou haſt commanded. FortifieFortify me, and double in me my ſtrength, keepe me whereſoever I go, bleſſe alſo …

    Peter du Moulin Jr · The Right Way to Heaven · p. 174 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    FortifieFortify then and animate (O God of invincible power, and our firme hope) this thy …
    With rule
    FortifieFortify then and animate (O God of invincible power, and our firme hope) this thy …

    Peter du Moulin Jr · The Right Way to Heaven · p. 500 · Open in the reader

The Righteous Mans Tower A21054

  • Printed
    … was a great deale of confidence that Niniveh put in her ſtrong holds. Nahum 3. 14. FortifieFortify thy ſtrong holds, goe into clay, and tread the mortar: The Prophet derides all …
    With rule
    … was a great deale of confidence that Niniveh put in her ſtrong holds. Nahum 3. 14. FortifieFortify thy ſtrong holds, goe into clay, and tread the mortar: The Prophet derides all …

    Jeremiah Dyke · The Righteous Mans Tower · p. 18 · Open in the reader

The Whole Duty of Mourning and Preparing Ourselves for Death A23803

  • Printed
    THE Second Branch, HOW To FortifieFortify our Selves against THE Fears of DEATH.
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    THE Second Branch, HOW To FortifieFortify our Selves against THE Fears of DEATH.

    Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Mourning and Preparing Ourselves for Death · p. 125 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    CHAP. II. Of the Fears of Death, and how to FortifieFortify our Selves against them: Practically Considered.
    With rule
    CHAP. II. Of the Fears of Death, and how to FortifieFortify our Selves against them: Practically Considered.

    Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Mourning and Preparing Ourselves for Death · p. 136 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    The Second Branch. How to FortifieFortify our Selves against the Fears of Death.
    With rule
    The Second Branch. How to FortifieFortify our Selves against the Fears of Death.

    Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Mourning and Preparing Ourselves for Death · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    Chap. II. Of the Fears of Death, and how to FortifieFortify our Selves against them Practically Considered. 136
    With rule
    Chap. II. Of the Fears of Death, and how to FortifieFortify our Selves against them Practically Considered. 136

    Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Mourning and Preparing Ourselves for Death · Open in the reader

Forty-nine Sermons upon Colossians A35753

  • Printed
    … conſtancy for our our preſervation, then they have rage and reſoluteneſs for our ruine. FortifieFortify we our faith daily. Arm it with Armor of proof. Found it on the …
    With rule
    … conſtancy for our our preſervation, then they have rage and reſoluteneſs for our ruine. FortifieFortify we our faith daily. Arm it with Armor of proof. Found it on the …

    Jean Daille · Forty-nine Sermons upon Colossians · p. 110 · Open in the reader

A Key to Open Scripture Metaphors A37483

  • Printed
    … impure Worship of Idols … imitate, &c. See Nah. 3.14. Draw the Waters, for the siege, FortifieFortify thy strong holds: Go into Clay, and tread the Morta…, make strong the Brick …
    With rule
    … impure Worship of Idols … imitate, &c. See Nah. 3.14. Draw the Waters, for the siege, FortifieFortify thy strong holds: Go into Clay, and tread the Morta…, make strong the Brick …

    Thomas De Laune · A Key to Open Scripture Metaphors · p. 33 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Psalm 119 A51842

  • Printed
    … most strong and fierce: a Garrison that looketh to be Besieged, taketh care to FortifieFortify the weak places: so should a Christian mortifie every corrupt inclination, those that are …
    With rule
    … most strong and fierce: a Garrison that looketh to be Besieged, taketh care to FortifieFortify the weak places: so should a Christian mortifie every corrupt inclination, those that are …

    Thomas Manton · Sermons on Psalm 119 · p. 966 · Open in the reader

  • Printed
    FortifieFortify within against temptations without—p. 343
    With rule
    FortifieFortify within against temptations without—p. 343

    Thomas Manton · Sermons on Psalm 119 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 2 A51846

  • Printed
    3. FortifieFortify your minds against this abuse, which is so natural to us.
    With rule
    3. FortifieFortify your minds against this abuse, which is so natural to us.

    Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · p. 7 · Open in the reader

The Devout Christian Instructed How to Pray and Give Thanks A56640

  • Printed
    … vain ſhadows and empty appearances of ſatisfactory pleaſure in any thing of this world. FortifieFortify my will with the power of thy Divine love, that may overcome all ſenſual …
    With rule
    … vain ſhadows and empty appearances of ſatisfactory pleaſure in any thing of this world. FortifieFortify my will with the power of thy Divine love, that may overcome all ſenſual …

    Simon Patrick · The Devout Christian Instructed How to Pray and Give Thanks · p. 242 · Open in the reader

Sermon 31 October 1680 A56697

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    … gives us, be ſtrong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. FortifieFortify your ſelves with a firm belief, that he is able to ſend you relief …
    With rule
    … gives us, be ſtrong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. FortifieFortify your ſelves with a firm belief, that he is able to ſend you relief …

    Simon Patrick · Sermon 31 October 1680 · p. 40 · Open in the reader

Divine Comforts A59579

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    … Watery Drunkenneſs, and Earthy Covetouſneſs, againſt which, Oh my Soul, it concerns thee to FortifieFortify and Arm thy ſelf, with the contrary Elements of Godlineſs, viz. Watery Repentance, Earthy …
    With rule
    … Watery Drunkenneſs, and Earthy Covetouſneſs, againſt which, Oh my Soul, it concerns thee to FortifieFortify and Arm thy ſelf, with the contrary Elements of Godlineſs, viz. Watery Repentance, Earthy …

    Thomas Sharpe · Divine Comforts · p. 148 · Open in the reader

A New Years Gift A60139

  • Printed
    … Thee; O let me not have my Portion with them in the other World! FortifieFortify me now againſt the King of Terrors, ſtrengthen me in this my laſt Conflict …
    With rule
    … Thee; O let me not have my Portion with them in the other World! FortifieFortify me now againſt the King of Terrors, ſtrengthen me in this my laſt Conflict …

    John Shower · A New Years Gift · p. 221 · Open in the reader

Serious Reflections on Time and Eternity A60150

  • Printed
    … Thee; O let me not have my Portion with them in the other World! FortifieFortify me now againſt the King of Terrors, ſtrengthen me in this my laſt Conflict …
    With rule
    … Thee; O let me not have my Portion with them in the other World! FortifieFortify me now againſt the King of Terrors, ſtrengthen me in this my laſt Conflict …

    John Shower · Serious Reflections on Time and Eternity · p. 231 · Open in the reader

A Treatise of Family Instruction A61654

  • Printed
    Fifthly, FortifieFortify them againſt the Offence and Scandal of the Croſs of Chriſt, that they may …
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    Fifthly, FortifieFortify them againſt the Offence and Scandal of the Croſs of Chriſt, that they may …

    Owen Stockton · A Treatise of Family Instruction · p. 148 · Open in the reader

A Body of Practical Divinity A65285

  • Printed
    … He mocked the Jews, and said, What do th…se feeble Jews, will they FortifieFortify themselves? will they revive the Stones out of the heaps of Rubbish that are …
    With rule
    … He mocked the Jews, and said, What do th…se feeble Jews, will they FortifieFortify themselves? will they revive the Stones out of the heaps of Rubbish that are …

    Thomas Watson · A Body of Practical Divinity · p. 877 · Open in the reader

The Truly Blessed Man A66111

  • Printed
    3. FortifieFortify this joy againſt all worldly ſorrows The prevalency of theſe often corrode our ſpirits …
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    3. FortifieFortify this joy againſt all worldly ſorrows The prevalency of theſe often corrode our ſpirits …

    Samuel Willard · The Truly Blessed Man · p. 647 · Open in the reader

A Complete Christian Dictionary A66593

  • Printed
    FortifieFortify]
    With rule
    FortifieFortify]

    Thomas Wilson · A Complete Christian Dictionary · p. 243 · Open in the reader

The Christians in Complete Armor A85783

  • Printed
    … this exhortation: Be ſtrong in the Lord, and in the Power of his might; FortifieFortify and entrench your ſoules within the breaſt-work of this attribute of Gods mighty …
    With rule
    … this exhortation: Be ſtrong in the Lord, and in the Power of his might; FortifieFortify and entrench your ſoules within the breaſt-work of this attribute of Gods mighty …

    William Gurnall · The Christians in Complete Armor · p. 33 · Open in the reader

Britains Genius A96763

  • Printed
    You cheriſh Virtue; FortifieFortify the State,
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    You cheriſh Virtue; FortifieFortify the State,

    George Wither · Britains Genius · p. 54 · Open in the reader