Waiting for reviewDoubled lettersCandidate #6925 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

watchfulneswatchfulness

A doubled letter made single: vntill → until.

Puritas changed it: 205 times in 119 works
Consistency: 89.9% (205 of 228)
Reach if approved: ~240 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: watchfulness
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 228 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (205 changes in 119 works, 89.9% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 205)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… one? or what is he that is ſo watchfull and circumſpect / whoſe diligence and watchfulneswatchfulness one citye aſſaulted wyth ennemies / will not wholely occupy and take vp? or what …
With rule
… one? or what is he that is ſo watchfull and circumſpect / whoſe diligence and watchfulneswatchfulness one citye aſſaulted wyth ennemies / will not wholely occupy and take vp? or what …
Thomas Cartwright · A Reply to an Answer Made by Doctor Whitgift · p. 61 · Open in the reader
Printed
… be perswaded. Now he vseth the word of remembring for a speciall watchword of watchfulneswatchfulness, which importeth thus much. Whatsoeuer ye do, do this, and do it with care …
With rule
… be perswaded. Now he vseth the word of remembring for a speciall watchword of watchfulneswatchfulness, which importeth thus much. Whatsoeuer ye do, do this, and do it with care …
Richard Greenham · Works · p. 840 · Open in the reader
Printed
… their office, of feeding the flock cō mitted vnto them, of attendance, care, and watchfulneswatchfulness therein; the account to be given thereof vnto the Lord; and the reward to …
With rule
… their office, of feeding the flock cō mitted vnto them, of attendance, care, and watchfulneswatchfulness therein; the account to be given thereof vnto the Lord; and the reward to …
Francis Johnson · Inquiry and Answer of Thomas Whites Discovery of Brownism · p. 61 · Open in the reader
Printed
… gibed at: As their knowledge, their patience, their chaſtitie, temperance, truſt in God, and watchfulneswatchfulness ouer their toungs: In ſo much as we may finde tirants, that ieſted at …
With rule
… gibed at: As their knowledge, their patience, their chaſtitie, temperance, truſt in God, and watchfulneswatchfulness ouer their toungs: In ſo much as we may finde tirants, that ieſted at …
Oliver Pigg · Treatise on 1 Peter 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the greateſt part are lead to damnatiō blindfolded. So hee that can get this watchfulneswatchfulness, hath gotten a great grace, and the more thy ſpirit is intended, the neerer …
With rule
… the greateſt part are lead to damnatiō blindfolded. So hee that can get this watchfulneswatchfulness, hath gotten a great grace, and the more thy ſpirit is intended, the neerer …
Robert Rollock · Lectures Upon Colossians · p. 378 · Open in the reader
Printed
… their fountaines, that so their corrupt Latin Translation may preuaile; but both impeaching the watchfulneswatchfulness and care of God ouer the Scriptures, as also the diligence and faithfulnesse of …
With rule
… their fountaines, that so their corrupt Latin Translation may preuaile; but both impeaching the watchfulneswatchfulness and care of God ouer the Scriptures, as also the diligence and faithfulnesse of …
Thomas Taylor · Christs Combat and Conquest · p. 154 · Open in the reader
Printed
… weapon that the deuill may not endure: buckle on this armour by prayer and watchfulneswatchfulness, and ſtill looke the deuil in the face, and we ſhall neuer receiue hurt …
With rule
… weapon that the deuill may not endure: buckle on this armour by prayer and watchfulneswatchfulness, and ſtill looke the deuil in the face, and we ſhall neuer receiue hurt …
John Yates · Gods Arraignment of Hypocrites · p. 393 · Open in the reader
Printed
… al other ſinnes like vnto theſe. And contrariwiſe let vs applie our ſelues to watchfulneswatchfulness, ſobernes, gentleneſſe, & liberalitie. Surely the Scripture, almoſt euery where, ioyneth vnto prayer, faſting and …
With rule
… al other ſinnes like vnto theſe. And contrariwiſe let vs applie our ſelues to watchfulneswatchfulness, ſobernes, gentleneſſe, & liberalitie. Surely the Scripture, almoſt euery where, ioyneth vnto prayer, faſting and …
Henrich Bullinger · Fifty Sermons Containing the Chief Points of the Christian Religion · p. 924 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (23)

14 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.

Brief Treatise Upon the First Table of the Law A00634

Printed
& WatchfulnesWatchfulness, Eph. 6. 10.
With rule
& WatchfulnesWatchfulness, Eph. 6. 10.
Dudley Fenner · Brief Treatise Upon the First Table of the Law · Open in the reader

Godly and Learned Treatises A00635

Printed
WatchfulnesWatchfulness is a cōtinual care with our ſelues, that we be readily prepared as we …
With rule
WatchfulnesWatchfulness is a cōtinual care with our ſelues, that we be readily prepared as we …
Dudley Fenner · Godly and Learned Treatises · p. 85 · Open in the reader

Works A02178

Printed
WatchfulnesWatchfulness, 703, 527, two causes of watching ouer our hearts. 616, 304
With rule
WatchfulnesWatchfulness, 703, 527, two causes of watching ouer our hearts. 616, 304
Richard Greenham · Works · Open in the reader

Exposition of Revelation 1-3 A09443

Printed
… saluation of his soule. This dutie of watchfulnesse concerneth two things; sinne, and death▪ WatchfulnesWatchfulness against sinne stands in two duties; First, a man must daily and continually bethinke …
With rule
… saluation of his soule. This dutie of watchfulnesse concerneth two things; sinne, and death▪ WatchfulnesWatchfulness against sinne stands in two duties; First, a man must daily and continually bethinke …
William Perkins · Exposition of Revelation 1-3 · p. 166 · Open in the reader

Seven Treatises A10945

Printed
… made of them, in the entrance into this treatiſe: the firſt priuate help is WatchfulnesWatchfulness: worthily ſet in the firſt place, ſeeing it is as an eye to all …
With rule
… made of them, in the entrance into this treatiſe: the firſt priuate help is WatchfulnesWatchfulness: worthily ſet in the firſt place, ſeeing it is as an eye to all …
Richard Rogers · Seven Treatises · p. 226 · Open in the reader
Printed
… our life in the practiſe of our Chriſtian direction, this is to be done: WatchfulnesWatchfulness continuall, and prayer hartie and oft is to be vſed of vs; which alſo …
With rule
… our life in the practiſe of our Chriſtian direction, this is to be done: WatchfulnesWatchfulness continuall, and prayer hartie and oft is to be vſed of vs; which alſo …
Richard Rogers · Seven Treatises · p. 268 · Open in the reader
Printed
… which a man that looketh well to his waies ſhal finde to be many. WatchfulnesWatchfulness, which is a due conſidering of our waies, & a taking heede to them, is …
With rule
… which a man that looketh well to his waies ſhal finde to be many. WatchfulnesWatchfulness, which is a due conſidering of our waies, & a taking heede to them, is …
Richard Rogers · Seven Treatises · p. 306 · Open in the reader

Lectures Upon Colossians A11011

Printed
The ſecond is watchfulneswatchfulness, watching in it. WatchfulnesWatchfulness is feruencie in prayer, when not the bodie onely, but when the ſoule and …
With rule
The ſecond is watchfulneswatchfulness, watching in it. WatchfulnesWatchfulness is feruencie in prayer, when not the bodie onely, but when the ſoule and …
Robert Rollock · Lectures Upon Colossians · p. 378 · Open in the reader

The Art of Happiness A11067

Printed
… were, make ioyfull the Spirit within vs, so Obedience it selfe is supported by WatchfulnesWatchfulness. Therfore (though in a second & remoued degree) is Watchfulnesse a helpe to the Spirit …
With rule
… were, make ioyfull the Spirit within vs, so Obedience it selfe is supported by WatchfulnesWatchfulness. Therfore (though in a second & remoued degree) is Watchfulnesse a helpe to the Spirit …
Francis Rous · The Art of Happiness · p. 282 · Open in the reader

The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed A13547

Printed
… properties vnto it, without which it cannot bee good. 1. Newnesse. 2. Softnesse. 3. Cleannesse. 4. Singlenesse. 5. Fruitfulnesse. 6. WatchfulnesWatchfulness. Of these in order.
With rule
… properties vnto it, without which it cannot bee good. 1. Newnesse. 2. Softnesse. 3. Cleannesse. 4. Singlenesse. 5. Fruitfulnesse. 6. WatchfulnesWatchfulness. Of these in order.
Thomas Taylor · The Parable of the Sower and of the Seed · p. 345 · Open in the reader

An Exposition Upon Colossians A17389

Printed
… to be obserued. 1. the manner 2. the matter: In the manner 3 things are required. 1. Perseuerance. 2. WatchfulnesWatchfulness. 3. Thankfulnesse. v. 2.
With rule
… to be obserued. 1. the manner 2. the matter: In the manner 3 things are required. 1. Perseuerance. 2. WatchfulnesWatchfulness. 3. Thankfulnesse. v. 2.
Nicholas Byfield · An Exposition Upon Colossians · Open in the reader

The Christians Daily Sacrifice A19284

Printed
Of WatchfulnesWatchfulness.
With rule
Of WatchfulnesWatchfulness.
Thomas Cooper · The Christians Daily Sacrifice · Open in the reader

Two Treatises A62118

Printed
… get entrance into them, get themſelves garded by the word and Spirit, Prayer, Repentance, WatchfulnesWatchfulness, holy feare to offend God, and grieve the Spirit by whom they are ſealed …
With rule
… get entrance into them, get themſelves garded by the word and Spirit, Prayer, Repentance, WatchfulnesWatchfulness, holy feare to offend God, and grieve the Spirit by whom they are ſealed …
Alexander Simson · Two Treatises · p. 56 · Open in the reader

The Watering of the Olive Plant B09143

Printed
Anſw. In all Sincerity, Zeal, Humility, good Conſcience, WatchfulnesWatchfulness & Perſeverāce. 1 Pet: 5. 8. Eph: 6. 18
With rule
Anſw. In all Sincerity, Zeal, Humility, good Conſcience, WatchfulnesWatchfulness & Perſeverāce. 1 Pet: 5. 8. Eph: 6. 18
John Fiske · The Watering of the Olive Plant · p. 55 · Open in the reader