Waiting for reviewMixed spelling (two or more of the above)Candidate #7871 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

yeeldsyields

Two or more mechanical changes in one word: sinne → sin, vnderstande → understand.

Puritas changed it: 1,316 times in 583 works
Consistency: 99.1% (1,316 of 1,328)
Reach if approved: ~1,395 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: yields
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 1,328 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (1,316 changes in 583 works, 99.1% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 1,316)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… He discernes and bewailes his owne corruption in this his unwillingnesse to die; he yeeldsyields not to it, but strives against it by all meanes; and even in this …
With rule
… He discernes and bewailes his owne corruption in this his unwillingnesse to die; he yeeldsyields not to it, but strives against it by all meanes; and even in this …
Arthur Hildersham · The Doctrine of Fasting and Prayer · p. 23 · Open in the reader
Printed
… passage of speech come, that may discover his sinne, he takes it presently, and yeeldsyields to it, and saith, I am the man, I confesse, this is my sinne …
With rule
… passage of speech come, that may discover his sinne, he takes it presently, and yeeldsyields to it, and saith, I am the man, I confesse, this is my sinne …
Thomas Hooker · The Souls Preparation for Christ · p. 237 · Open in the reader
Printed
… charge them with breach of Gods Law and vnlawfulnes in theyr callings: and so yeeldsyields vs the cause. The Prelates and his fellow Priests will not thank him for …
With rule
… charge them with breach of Gods Law and vnlawfulnes in theyr callings: and so yeeldsyields vs the cause. The Prelates and his fellow Priests will not thank him for …
Francis Johnson · The Ministry of the Church of England · p. 122 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Chriſt and make it— —The tongue of a ſwearer? &c. Pſal. 12. 4. Mat. 5. 37. Hee that yeeldsyields any one of his members to— —Sinne, is no member of Chriſt Jeſus, but …
With rule
… Chriſt and make it— —The tongue of a ſwearer? &c. Pſal. 12. 4. Mat. 5. 37. Hee that yeeldsyields any one of his members to— —Sinne, is no member of Chriſt Jeſus, but …
William Erbery · The Great Mystery of Godliness · p. 38-39 · Open in the reader
Printed
… All is excellent; but still conspicuum minùs, quod maximè est praeclarum, the roote that yeeldsyields this seed, this iuyce, is the power of God. A tree hath manifest to …
With rule
… All is excellent; but still conspicuum minùs, quod maximè est praeclarum, the roote that yeeldsyields this seed, this iuyce, is the power of God. A tree hath manifest to …
Thomas Adams · The Devils Banket Described · p. 273 · Open in the reader
Printed
(Venus doth freeze, where Bacchus yeeldsyields no fire)
With rule
(Venus doth freeze, where Bacchus yeeldsyields no fire)
Thomas Fuller · Davids Heinous Sin, Hearty Repentance, Heavy Punishment · Open in the reader
Printed
… necessarie for safe direction: 475. to keepe it in a good conscience bringeth wisedome: 466: it yeeldsyields most profit, pleasure and glory: 457: whole felicitie therein: 470 direction thereof safe: 475: why Gods word …
With rule
… necessarie for safe direction: 475. to keepe it in a good conscience bringeth wisedome: 466: it yeeldsyields most profit, pleasure and glory: 457: whole felicitie therein: 470 direction thereof safe: 475: why Gods word …
Richard Greenham · Works · Open in the reader
Printed
… quakes at, grace will trample vpon; nature ſhrinkes at paine, grace beares it; nature yeeldsyields to ſickneſſe, grace ſtands it out; nature buckles and bends vnder griefe, grace ſwallowes …
With rule
… quakes at, grace will trample vpon; nature ſhrinkes at paine, grace beares it; nature yeeldsyields to ſickneſſe, grace ſtands it out; nature buckles and bends vnder griefe, grace ſwallowes …
Robert Harris · The Blessedness of a Sound Spirit · p. 13 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (12)

8 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 4 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Purple Island A00977

Printed
YeeldsYields it some fence, and much more ornament:
With rule
YeeldsYields it some fence, and much more ornament:
Phineas Fletcher · The Purple Island · p. 49 · Open in the reader
Printed
YeeldsYields, as conquer'd with his dittie;
With rule
YeeldsYields, as conquer'd with his dittie;
Phineas Fletcher · The Purple Island · p. 81 · Open in the reader

A Prospective Glass to Look into Heaven A14380

Printed
YeeldsYields and giues place to each interposition,
With rule
YeeldsYields and giues place to each interposition,
John Vicars · A Prospective Glass to Look into Heaven · Open in the reader

Britains Remembrancer A15627

Printed
YeeldsYields dread enough, to make the boldest face
With rule
YeeldsYields dread enough, to make the boldest face
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader
Printed
YeeldsYields nought, but perturbations of the spirit.
With rule
YeeldsYields nought, but perturbations of the spirit.
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · p. 88 · Open in the reader

Observations Upon the Old Testament A57230

Printed
a wise mans heart] YeeldsYields not blinde obedience; But discernes when; and how, both the season, and the meanes …
With rule
a wise mans heart] YeeldsYields not blinde obedience; But discernes when; and how, both the season, and the meanes …
John Richardson · Observations Upon the Old Testament · p. 326 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

Printed
YeeldsYields faire diverſitie,
With rule
YeeldsYields faire diverſitie,
John Donne · Poems · p. 174 · Open in the reader

The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America A77237

Printed
YeeldsYields to his mercy, and the preſent ſtreſſe;
With rule
YeeldsYields to his mercy, and the preſent ſtreſſe;
Anne Bradstreet · The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America · p. 80 · Open in the reader