Waiting for reviewDoubled lettersCandidate #6303 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

wilfulwillful

A doubled letter made single: vntill → until.

Puritas changed it: 3,238 times in 1,109 works
Consistency: 96.2% (3,238 of 3,365)
Reach if approved: ~3,537 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Disagrees: wilful
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 3,366 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (3,238 changes in 1,109 works, 96.2% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 3,238)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… to harden thy harte that thou contrary to thy knowledge euen of a pretensed & wilfulwillful malice shouldst impugn the truth of Christs gospel, and persecute the same in his …
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… to harden thy harte that thou contrary to thy knowledge euen of a pretensed & wilfulwillful malice shouldst impugn the truth of Christs gospel, and persecute the same in his …
Thomas Becon · The Governance of Virtue · Open in the reader
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… and that which is worse then all this, hee continued eight daies in this wilfulwillful minde. Nowe in this exceeding measure of vnbeleefe in Thomas; any man, euen he …
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… and that which is worse then all this, hee continued eight daies in this wilfulwillful minde. Nowe in this exceeding measure of vnbeleefe in Thomas; any man, euen he …
William Perkins · A Golden Chain · p. 387 · Open in the reader
Printed
No dout. For as the Iewes, when they could not iustifie their wilfulwillful withstanding of the Sonne of God, agréeed, that if any man confessed him to …
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No dout. For as the Iewes, when they could not iustifie their wilfulwillful withstanding of the Sonne of God, agréeed, that if any man confessed him to …
John Rainolds · Conference Between Rainolds and Hart · p. 575 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and thou by it ſhall be accuſed and conuicted, that thou haſt beene a wilfulwillful chooſer of thine owne deſtruction.
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… and thou by it ſhall be accuſed and conuicted, that thou haſt beene a wilfulwillful chooſer of thine owne deſtruction.
Samuel Smith · Davids Repentance · p. 194 · Open in the reader
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… None for him that maliciouſly commandeth or hireth any to commit petie Treaſon, or wilfulwillful murder, or robberie, in any dwelling houſe, or in or neere any high way …
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… None for him that maliciouſly commandeth or hireth any to commit petie Treaſon, or wilfulwillful murder, or robberie, in any dwelling houſe, or in or neere any high way …
Henry Finch · Law · p. 466 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that Cyprian doth also note in S. Stephan some little negligence, but much more wilfulwillful obreption, in those two lapsed bishops of Spaine, Basilides & Martialis, who had concealed from …
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… that Cyprian doth also note in S. Stephan some little negligence, but much more wilfulwillful obreption, in those two lapsed bishops of Spaine, Basilides & Martialis, who had concealed from …
William Fulke · Rejoinder to Bristows Reply · p. 196 · Open in the reader
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… vnto him: much more are we to feare our hypocrisie, if we presume in wilfulwillful disobedience, to pray vnto the prince of the spirits, and searcher of all mens …
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… vnto him: much more are we to feare our hypocrisie, if we presume in wilfulwillful disobedience, to pray vnto the prince of the spirits, and searcher of all mens …
Richard Greenham · Works · p. 776 · Open in the reader
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… in the way of compariſon to convince the Iews of vngrateful obſtinacy, obſtinate infidelity, & wilfulwillful refuſall of the light of the bleſſed Goſpel by his miniſtery revealed vnto thē …
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… in the way of compariſon to convince the Iews of vngrateful obſtinacy, obſtinate infidelity, & wilfulwillful refuſall of the light of the bleſſed Goſpel by his miniſtery revealed vnto thē …
Thomas Holland · Sermon 17 November 1599 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (127)

92 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 48 are listed here. 35 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Whole Duty of Man A23775

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… and so to avoid all occasions of temptations, as may preserve thee from all WilfulWillful breaches of this vow.
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… and so to avoid all occasions of temptations, as may preserve thee from all WilfulWillful breaches of this vow.
Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Man · p. 96 · Open in the reader

The Mischief of Impositions A25215

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… Church, by the old turn-pikes of ſinful conditions, is none of my Schiſm; WilfulWillful Obſtinacy, is the formal reaſon of Heretical Pravity, and Schiſmatical Levity. Errare poſſum, haereticus …
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… Church, by the old turn-pikes of ſinful conditions, is none of my Schiſm; WilfulWillful Obſtinacy, is the formal reaſon of Heretical Pravity, and Schiſmatical Levity. Errare poſſum, haereticus …
Vincent Alsop · The Mischief of Impositions · p. 7 · Open in the reader

The Main Principles of the Christian Religion in 107 Articles A26345

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… wilfulwillful omission of any known duties of Religion, as prayer, meditation, praising God, &c. (6.) WilfulWillful infidelity, when men do not believe God, or take him upon his word, or …
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… wilfulwillful omission of any known duties of Religion, as prayer, meditation, praising God, &c. (6.) WilfulWillful infidelity, when men do not believe God, or take him upon his word, or …
Thomas Adams · The Main Principles of the Christian Religion in 107 Articles · p. 84 · Open in the reader

The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption A26796

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3. WilfulWillful neglect of Redeeming Mercy aggravates the Sentence, and brings an extraordinary damnation upon Sinners …
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3. WilfulWillful neglect of Redeeming Mercy aggravates the Sentence, and brings an extraordinary damnation upon Sinners …
William Bates · The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption · p. 220 · Open in the reader

Answer to Dodwell and Sherlock A26860

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1. WilfulWillful neglect of any known means, sheweth wilfulwillful disobedience against God. But many means may …
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1. WilfulWillful neglect of any known means, sheweth wilfulwillful disobedience against God. But many means may …
Richard Baxter · Answer to Dodwell and Sherlock · p. 15 · Open in the reader

Church History of the Government of Bishops and Their Councils A26898

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… themselves on other Parishes, or raise Sedition, but allowed them to continue Presbyters. Can. 21. WilfulWillful Murderers were to communicate at last only.
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… themselves on other Parishes, or raise Sedition, but allowed them to continue Presbyters. Can. 21. WilfulWillful Murderers were to communicate at last only.
Richard Baxter · Church History of the Government of Bishops and Their Councils · p. 41 · Open in the reader

The Imputation of Christs Righteousness A26977

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Anſw. Either this is Written by a WilfulWillful, or a Heedleſs miſtaking of my words. The firſt I will not ſuſpect; it …
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Anſw. Either this is Written by a WilfulWillful, or a Heedleſs miſtaking of my words. The firſt I will not ſuſpect; it …
Richard Baxter · The Imputation of Christs Righteousness · p. 9 · Open in the reader

The Saints Everlasting Rest A27017

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6. ANother impediment to this Heavenly Life, is, WilfulWillful laziness, and slothfulness of Spirit: And I verily think for knowing men, there is …
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6. ANother impediment to this Heavenly Life, is, WilfulWillful laziness, and slothfulness of Spirit: And I verily think for knowing men, there is …
Richard Baxter · The Saints Everlasting Rest · p. 660 · Open in the reader

A Treatise of Self-Denial A27053

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… you would do a thief or an enemy that takes it from you violently. WilfulWillful murder and caſual man-ſlaughter, have not the ſame puniſhment by the Law of …
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… you would do a thief or an enemy that takes it from you violently. WilfulWillful murder and caſual man-ſlaughter, have not the ſame puniſhment by the Law of …
Richard Baxter · A Treatise of Self-Denial · p. 90 · Open in the reader

Tears for Jerusalem A29531

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And ſo it is, WilfulWillful ignorance is a matter of juſt Lamentation, and Exprobration to a people. So our …
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And ſo it is, WilfulWillful ignorance is a matter of juſt Lamentation, and Exprobration to a people. So our …
John Brinsley · Tears for Jerusalem · p. 81 · Open in the reader

Two Treatises 3 A29533

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And so it is, WilfulWillful ignorance is a matter of just Lamentation, and Exprobration to a people. So our …
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And so it is, WilfulWillful ignorance is a matter of just Lamentation, and Exprobration to a people. So our …
John Brinsley · Two Treatises 3 · p. 81 · Open in the reader

The Privy Key of Heaven A29703

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Mr. Fenor on WilfulWillful Impenitency. And his four profitable Treatiſes.
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Mr. Fenor on WilfulWillful Impenitency. And his four profitable Treatiſes.
Thomas Brooks · The Privy Key of Heaven · Open in the reader

Counsel to the Rich A30271

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… that is here named, as many as are, themſelves, any wiſer, muſt pronounce you WilfulWillful, and tremble at your haſtning Wo! Every Priſoner in Hell, cries out of his …
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… that is here named, as many as are, themſelves, any wiſer, muſt pronounce you WilfulWillful, and tremble at your haſtning Wo! Every Priſoner in Hell, cries out of his …
Daniel Burgess · Counsel to the Rich · p. 64 · Open in the reader

Foolish Talking and Jesting Described and Condemned A30279

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… Devil is denied nothing you can grant him. Alſo, in them is the moſt WilfulWillful of all Sin; for, as our Words are much more eaſily reſtrained than our …
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… Devil is denied nothing you can grant him. Alſo, in them is the moſt WilfulWillful of all Sin; for, as our Words are much more eaſily reſtrained than our …
Daniel Burgess · Foolish Talking and Jesting Described and Condemned · p. 89 · Open in the reader

An Exposition of Hosea 11-13 A30575

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… I repent of my ſin, and yet wilfully continue in the ſin? I ſay, WilfulWillful, for I have it in my hand to reſtore: Oh but I ſhall undo …
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… I repent of my ſin, and yet wilfully continue in the ſin? I ſay, WilfulWillful, for I have it in my hand to reſtore: Oh but I ſhall undo …
Jeremiah Burroughs · An Exposition of Hosea 11-13 · p. 320 · Open in the reader

The Christian Temper A31037

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3. There is a great difference betwixt groſs wilfulwillful Sins, and Sins of Infirmity. WilfulWillful, groſs Sins ordinarily committed, ſhew the utter abſence of Grace. Pſal. 36.1. The Tranſgreſſion of …
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3. There is a great difference betwixt groſs wilfulwillful Sins, and Sins of Infirmity. WilfulWillful, groſs Sins ordinarily committed, ſhew the utter abſence of Grace. Pſal. 36.1. The Tranſgreſſion of …
John Barret · The Christian Temper · p. 132 · Open in the reader

The Rector of Sutton Committed A31039

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… thoſe Epithetes the Doctor hath beſtowed on it in this Sermon, as ſinful, Miſchievous, WilfulWillful, Obſtinate, Deſtructive Separation, is to be conſidered. As the Doctor (in Iren. p. 146.) grants …
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… thoſe Epithetes the Doctor hath beſtowed on it in this Sermon, as ſinful, Miſchievous, WilfulWillful, Obſtinate, Deſtructive Separation, is to be conſidered. As the Doctor (in Iren. p. 146.) grants …
John Barret · The Rector of Sutton Committed · p. 33 · Open in the reader

Existence and Attributes of God A32723

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… the right Reaſon, according to a right Judgment of things. We never count a WilfulWillful man a Wiſe man, but him only that acts according to a right Rule …
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… the right Reaſon, according to a right Judgment of things. We never count a WilfulWillful man a Wiſe man, but him only that acts according to a right Rule …
Stephen Charnock · Existence and Attributes of God · p. 338 · Open in the reader

Exposition of Job 35-37 A35537

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… have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more Sacrifice for ſin. WilfulWillful ſinners againſt received Light caſt off the Sacrifice of Chriſt (which is our Ranſome …
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… have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more Sacrifice for ſin. WilfulWillful ſinners againſt received Light caſt off the Sacrifice of Chriſt (which is our Ranſome …
Joseph Caryl · Exposition of Job 35-37 · p. 304 · Open in the reader

An Exposition of Pauls Epistles A35951

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Argum. 12. To perseverance in the Faith: WilfulWillful Apostacy from the Faith is joyned with so many hainous Reproaches against Christ and …
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Argum. 12. To perseverance in the Faith: WilfulWillful Apostacy from the Faith is joyned with so many hainous Reproaches against Christ and …
David Dickson · An Exposition of Pauls Epistles · p. 203 · Open in the reader

Directions for the Education of a Young Prince A36847

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… we observe also four Hinderances to fight with: for a Child is naturally Proud, WilfulWillful, a Lyar, and Intemperate.
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… we observe also four Hinderances to fight with: for a Child is naturally Proud, WilfulWillful, a Lyar, and Intemperate.
Peter du Moulin Jr · Directions for the Education of a Young Prince · p. 12 · Open in the reader

The Great Mystery of Godliness Opened A39328

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WilfulWillful ſinners dangerous condition, page 193
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WilfulWillful ſinners dangerous condition, page 193
Edward Elton · The Great Mystery of Godliness Opened · Open in the reader

A Gospel Church A39931

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… owe no ſubjection to Chriſt, nor to his Laws and Authority in the Church? (4.) WilfulWillful Deſerters of Churches, are notorious Covenant-breakers alſo. When they gave the right hand …
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… owe no ſubjection to Chriſt, nor to his Laws and Authority in the Church? (4.) WilfulWillful Deſerters of Churches, are notorious Covenant-breakers alſo. When they gave the right hand …
Stephen Ford · A Gospel Church · p. 348 · Open in the reader

The Appeal of Injured Innocence A40651

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… consequently I should be FELO DE SE, and by my sinful Silence be the WilfulWillful murtherer of my own Reputation.
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… consequently I should be FELO DE SE, and by my sinful Silence be the WilfulWillful murtherer of my own Reputation.
Thomas Fuller · The Appeal of Injured Innocence · p. 3 · Open in the reader

The Anatomy of Infidelity A41604

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… bar on the Covenants part: al the Reſtriction and bar is in mens wils. WilfulWillful Unbelief is the only bar.
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… bar on the Covenants part: al the Reſtriction and bar is in mens wils. WilfulWillful Unbelief is the only bar.
Theophilus Gale · The Anatomy of Infidelity · p. 108 · Open in the reader

Christs Tears for Jerusalems Unbelief A41628

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… bar on the Covenants part: al the Reſtriction and bar is in mens wils. WilfulWillful Unbelief is the only bar.
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… bar on the Covenants part: al the Reſtriction and bar is in mens wils. WilfulWillful Unbelief is the only bar.
Theophilus Gale · Christs Tears for Jerusalems Unbelief · p. 108 · Open in the reader

The Court of the Gentiles Part 4 A41688

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Sins of Ignorance, Paſſion, WilfulWillful. 121.
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Sins of Ignorance, Paſſion, WilfulWillful. 121.
Theophilus Gale · The Court of the Gentiles Part 4 · Open in the reader

The History of the Church of Great Britain A42548

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… Clergy-men, Widdows, and poor People, beſides gueſts and viſitants daily reſorting to him. WilfulWillful poverty then was not by vow entailed upon Monaſtical life.
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… Clergy-men, Widdows, and poor People, beſides gueſts and viſitants daily reſorting to him. WilfulWillful poverty then was not by vow entailed upon Monaſtical life.
William Gearing · The History of the Church of Great Britain · p. 11 · Open in the reader

Satans Temptations in Three Parts A42781

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… right Interpretation upon it; upon ſuch Satan impoſeth his deceitful gloſs, and tells them: WilfulWillful ſinners cannot be reſtored to Repentance, but you have ſinned wilfully; when ſin was …
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… right Interpretation upon it; upon ſuch Satan impoſeth his deceitful gloſs, and tells them: WilfulWillful ſinners cannot be reſtored to Repentance, but you have ſinned wilfully; when ſin was …
Richard Gilpin · Satans Temptations in Three Parts · p. 393 · Open in the reader

The Holy Arbor A42920

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… all men ſhould be condemned, inſomuch as all men have ſinned) as Obſtinacy and WilfulWillful continuing in ſin.
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… all men ſhould be condemned, inſomuch as all men have ſinned) as Obſtinacy and WilfulWillful continuing in ſin.
John Godolphin · The Holy Arbor · p. 353 · Open in the reader

Abridgment of Ecclesiastical Laws A42925

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… they were; whereby all Cauſes Teſtamentary, Matrimonial, Tithes, Incontinency, Notorious Crimes of Publick Scandal, WilfulWillful abſence from Divine Service, Irreverence, and other Miſdemeanours in or relating to the Church …
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… they were; whereby all Cauſes Teſtamentary, Matrimonial, Tithes, Incontinency, Notorious Crimes of Publick Scandal, WilfulWillful abſence from Divine Service, Irreverence, and other Miſdemeanours in or relating to the Church …
John Godolphin · Abridgment of Ecclesiastical Laws · p. 22 · Open in the reader

Heart Treasure A43578

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3. WilfulWillful neglect is an act of diſ-ingenuity to God, cruelty to your own ſouls …
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3. WilfulWillful neglect is an act of diſ-ingenuity to God, cruelty to your own ſouls …
Oliver Heywood · Heart Treasure · p. 69 · Open in the reader

Sufferings and Oppressions of Many Christians in Devon A43688

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… three Weeks after he grants forth a Hue and Cry, to purſue him for WilfulWillful murder; when his u…ſi…e fury could not reach him any other way …
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… three Weeks after he grants forth a Hue and Cry, to purſue him for WilfulWillful murder; when his u…ſi…e fury could not reach him any other way …
John Hickes · Sufferings and Oppressions of Many Christians in Devon · p. 17 · Open in the reader
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… material Circumſtances that made for them; and told the Jury they muſt find it WilfulWillful Murder, or nothing. And when the Jury brought in their Verdict not Guilty, he …
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… material Circumſtances that made for them; and told the Jury they muſt find it WilfulWillful Murder, or nothing. And when the Jury brought in their Verdict not Guilty, he …
John Hickes · Sufferings and Oppressions of Many Christians in Devon · p. 22 · Open in the reader
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… of England; or a ſufficent Reaſon to prove him Guilty of a Witting, or WilfulWillful Neglect of Duty, let all Sober, Impartial, or Unprejudiced men judg. However, the Judg …
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… of England; or a ſufficent Reaſon to prove him Guilty of a Witting, or WilfulWillful Neglect of Duty, let all Sober, Impartial, or Unprejudiced men judg. However, the Judg …
John Hickes · Sufferings and Oppressions of Many Christians in Devon · p. 26 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 4 A44438

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Secondly, WilfulWillful Sinning corrupts and vitiates the Conſcience; and that two ways.
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Secondly, WilfulWillful Sinning corrupts and vitiates the Conſcience; and that two ways.
Ezekiel Hopkins · Sermons Volume 4 · p. 333 · Open in the reader
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… terrifie and enrage the Conſcience, filling it with dreadful Thoughts of eternal, future Vengeance. WilfulWillful and known Sins ſometimes terrifie and enrage the Conſcience; and this is a Corruption …
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… terrifie and enrage the Conſcience, filling it with dreadful Thoughts of eternal, future Vengeance. WilfulWillful and known Sins ſometimes terrifie and enrage the Conſcience; and this is a Corruption …
Ezekiel Hopkins · Sermons Volume 4 · p. 333 · Open in the reader

An Exposition of Genesis A44894

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D. 2. WilfulWillful neglect or contempt of Covenant-signes is grievous sin.
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D. 2. WilfulWillful neglect or contempt of Covenant-signes is grievous sin.
George Hughes · An Exposition of Genesis · p. 107 · Open in the reader
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Answer. But two onely. 1. WilfulWillful murder, when any by fraud or force set upon their neighbours to destroy them …
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Answer. But two onely. 1. WilfulWillful murder, when any by fraud or force set upon their neighbours to destroy them …
George Hughes · An Exposition of Genesis · p. 916 · Open in the reader
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Answ. 1. WilfulWillful smiting it must be. 2. smiting unto death, it may be so was the smiting …
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Answ. 1. WilfulWillful smiting it must be. 2. smiting unto death, it may be so was the smiting …
George Hughes · An Exposition of Genesis · p. 917 · Open in the reader

The Beautify of Magistracy A45330

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Wicked men are turbulent, p. 103. Merciless, 123. WilfulWillful,
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Wicked men are turbulent, p. 103. Merciless, 123. WilfulWillful,
Thomas Hall · The Beautify of Magistracy · Open in the reader

Exposition of Amos 4-9 A45333

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… Oppression and Cruelty, Amos 2.8. and 8.6, 7. Bribery, Amos 4.1 and 5.12. Notorious Lust, Amos 2.7. Odious Ingratitude, Amos 2.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. WilfulWillful Ignorance, Amos 3.10. Hating of Reproof, Amos 5.10, 13. Formality, and a Ceremonious Religion, Amos 5 21, 22. Unrighteousness in …
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… Oppression and Cruelty, Amos 2.8. and 8.6, 7. Bribery, Amos 4.1 and 5.12. Notorious Lust, Amos 2.7. Odious Ingratitude, Amos 2.9, 10, 11, 12, 13. WilfulWillful Ignorance, Amos 3.10. Hating of Reproof, Amos 5.10, 13. Formality, and a Ceremonious Religion, Amos 5 21, 22. Unrighteousness in …
Thomas Hall · Exposition of Amos 4-9 · Open in the reader

The Measures of Christian Obedience A47301

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… called a despising of Gods Law, a sinning presumptuously, and with a high hand. WilfulWillful sins of two sorts, viz. some chosen directly and expresly, others only indirectly and …
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… called a despising of Gods Law, a sinning presumptuously, and with a high hand. WilfulWillful sins of two sorts, viz. some chosen directly and expresly, others only indirectly and …
John Kettlewell · The Measures of Christian Obedience · Open in the reader

The Practical Believer A47309

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… of all Sins, but Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. And wilfulwillful Apostacy from Christianity. WilfulWillful sins forgiven, when we Repent, and forgive others. Sins of Ignorance and inadvertence, upon …
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… of all Sins, but Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. And wilfulwillful Apostacy from Christianity. WilfulWillful sins forgiven, when we Repent, and forgive others. Sins of Ignorance and inadvertence, upon …
John Kettlewell · The Practical Believer · Open in the reader
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… of all sins, but Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. And wilfulwillful Apostacy from Christianity. WilfulWillful sins forgiven, when we Repent, and forgive others. Sins of Ignorance and inadvertence, upon …
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… of all sins, but Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. And wilfulwillful Apostacy from Christianity. WilfulWillful sins forgiven, when we Repent, and forgive others. Sins of Ignorance and inadvertence, upon …
John Kettlewell · The Practical Believer · p. 320 · Open in the reader
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Quest. What is a WilfulWillful Sin?
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Quest. What is a WilfulWillful Sin?
John Kettlewell · The Practical Believer · p. 322 · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 2 A51846

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… that nothing will reclaim you, for that is to be a Son of Perdition. WilfulWillful Sins have a greater mark upon them than other Sins; As when you go,
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… that nothing will reclaim you, for that is to be a Son of Perdition. WilfulWillful Sins have a greater mark upon them than other Sins; As when you go,
Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · p. 174 · Open in the reader
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WilfulWillful Sins, the danger of them. Page 174
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WilfulWillful Sins, the danger of them. Page 174
Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · Open in the reader