Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9366 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

concern'dconcerned

Apostrophes added or expanded, mostly possessives: gods → god's. Approve one at a time: some places are plurals.

Puritas changed it: 2,076 times in 743 works
Consistency: 98.4% (2,076 of 2,108)
Reach if approved: ~2,215 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: concerned
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 2,108 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (2,076 changes in 743 works, 98.4% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 2,076)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… as it is of admirable Advantage, so 'tis universally necessary: for all are equally concern'dconcerned, and it is within the power of all to perform. Though Men cannot convert …
With rule
… as it is of admirable Advantage, so 'tis universally necessary: for all are equally concern'dconcerned, and it is within the power of all to perform. Though Men cannot convert …
William Bates · The Sovereign and Final Happiness of Man with Means to Obtain it · p. 192 · Open in the reader
Printed
… power in explaining Doctrine, wiſe in judging of Speeches, &c. And would have the concern'dconcerned Perſon ſay (p. 69.) If the Sedition be for me, and the Contention and Schiſms …
With rule
… power in explaining Doctrine, wiſe in judging of Speeches, &c. And would have the concern'dconcerned Perſon ſay (p. 69.) If the Sedition be for me, and the Contention and Schiſms …
Richard Baxter · A Treatise of Episcopacy · p. 105 · Open in the reader
Printed
… a power to make other Lawes like thoſe lawes: but for the Tabernacle, which concern'dconcerned the outward worſhip of God, that was to be made by Moſes, Iuxta ſimilitudinem …
With rule
… a power to make other Lawes like thoſe lawes: but for the Tabernacle, which concern'dconcerned the outward worſhip of God, that was to be made by Moſes, Iuxta ſimilitudinem …
John Donne · Five Sermons 1 · p. 10 · Open in the reader
Printed
… his holy Angels, and Mankind. Such as these are the onely men that are concern'dconcerned against Religion. Here we see whose Interest such promote who promote Infidelity. And truly …
With rule
… his holy Angels, and Mankind. Such as these are the onely men that are concern'dconcerned against Religion. Here we see whose Interest such promote who promote Infidelity. And truly …
Richard Allestree · Eighteen Sermons · p. 222 · Open in the reader
Printed
… potent, would not reject such a Suit wherein his tender Mercy was so much concern'dconcerned: and those Members which might have been sooner immers'd, than bath'd into a Cure …
With rule
… potent, would not reject such a Suit wherein his tender Mercy was so much concern'dconcerned: and those Members which might have been sooner immers'd, than bath'd into a Cure …
Richard Allestree · The Whole Duty of Divine Meditation · p. 149 · Open in the reader
Printed
… object which the very Angels deſire to look into; and, Art not thou more concern'dconcerned in it than the Angels? is not the fruit of the incarnation thine, more …
With rule
… object which the very Angels deſire to look into; and, Art not thou more concern'dconcerned in it than the Angels? is not the fruit of the incarnation thine, more …
Isaac Ambrose · Looking Unto Jesus · p. 146 · Open in the reader
Printed
… what thou readest, and work it on thy Soul as far as thou art concern'dconcerned therein. Medicines for the Body will operate though they are not thought of; but …
With rule
… what thou readest, and work it on thy Soul as far as thou art concern'dconcerned therein. Medicines for the Body will operate though they are not thought of; but …
Joseph Alleine · A Sure Guide to Heaven · Open in the reader
Printed
… are hopeful and well inclin'd to the things of God, and appear to be concern'dconcerned in other Duties, of Religion, when they begin to put away childish things, should …
With rule
… are hopeful and well inclin'd to the things of God, and appear to be concern'dconcerned in other Duties, of Religion, when they begin to put away childish things, should …
Matthew Henry · Life and Death of Philip Henry · p. 90 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (32)

26 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 6 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

Opposition to Errors of William Sherlock A25202

Printed
… openly profess, that I have no Commission either from this Gentleman, or those others Concern'dConcerned in the Reproaches of our Author, to Vindicate their Names, or Interpose in their …
With rule
… openly profess, that I have no Commission either from this Gentleman, or those others Concern'dConcerned in the Reproaches of our Author, to Vindicate their Names, or Interpose in their …
Vincent Alsop · Opposition to Errors of William Sherlock · p. 138 · Open in the reader

Spiritual Perfection Unfolded and Enforced from 2 Corinthians 7:1 A26810

Printed
All that are Concern'dConcerned, in their several Stations, should dispense a vigorous Influence for the suppressing Vice, and …
With rule
All that are Concern'dConcerned, in their several Stations, should dispense a vigorous Influence for the suppressing Vice, and …
William Bates · Spiritual Perfection Unfolded and Enforced from 2 Corinthians 7:1 · p. 455 · Open in the reader

Baxters Narrative of His Life and Times A27006

Printed
3. Had he thought that there had been no Future State for Man to be Concern'dConcerned about, why was he so delighted in a hopeful Race of young Ministers and …
With rule
3. Had he thought that there had been no Future State for Man to be Concern'dConcerned about, why was he so delighted in a hopeful Race of young Ministers and …
Richard Baxter · Baxters Narrative of His Life and Times · Open in the reader

Exposition of Job 32-24 A35535

Printed
Every man ſhould thinke himſelfe Concern'dConcerned to ſpeake for the truth, when 'tis wronged, and doe his best to right …
With rule
Every man ſhould thinke himſelfe Concern'dConcerned to ſpeake for the truth, when 'tis wronged, and doe his best to right …
Joseph Caryl · Exposition of Job 32-24 · p. 109 · Open in the reader

One Hundred Select Sermons A44565

Printed
… it. It is the Land that many Perſons care not for. Thoſe that are Concern'dConcerned to care for it, from their Places, from their Callings, from their Ingagements, from …
With rule
… it. It is the Land that many Perſons care not for. Thoſe that are Concern'dConcerned to care for it, from their Places, from their Callings, from their Ingagements, from …
Thomas Horton · One Hundred Select Sermons · p. 19 · Open in the reader
Printed
… us. The more that others ſin, the more is God diſhonoured, and we are Concern'dConcerned in that Diſhonour to lay it to Heart. It is an Argument we bear …
With rule
… us. The more that others ſin, the more is God diſhonoured, and we are Concern'dConcerned in that Diſhonour to lay it to Heart. It is an Argument we bear …
Thomas Horton · One Hundred Select Sermons · p. 78 · Open in the reader

The Healing Paper A45131

Printed
And for the making our Union of better ſignification to the Concern'dConcerned, and more effectual prevention of that Scandall which is raiſed on the Clergy through …
With rule
And for the making our Union of better ſignification to the Concern'dConcerned, and more effectual prevention of that Scandall which is raiſed on the Clergy through …
John Humfrey · The Healing Paper · p. 35 · Open in the reader

The Design and Nature of Historical Mistakes Found in Stillingfleet A45143

Printed
… I will wave them, knowing that there are ſome others more Able, and more Concern'dConcerned to conſider them. So much as to the Dr's many Miſtakes about this Fourth …
With rule
… I will wave them, knowing that there are ſome others more Able, and more Concern'dConcerned to conſider them. So much as to the Dr's many Miſtakes about this Fourth …
John Humfrey · The Design and Nature of Historical Mistakes Found in Stillingfleet · p. 33 · Open in the reader

A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet A45154

Printed
… I think fit for Cultivation by Others, whom GOD ſhall make Wiſe-hearted, and Concern'dConcerned, for the Welfare of Sion.
With rule
… I think fit for Cultivation by Others, whom GOD ſhall make Wiſe-hearted, and Concern'dConcerned, for the Welfare of Sion.
John Humfrey · A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet · p. 151 · Open in the reader

The Growth of Error A48862

Printed
… are enſnared by their Crafty and Deceitful Guides, to conſider how much they are Concern'dConcerned to take heed to themſelves. I will at this time forbear.
With rule
… are enſnared by their Crafty and Deceitful Guides, to conſider how much they are Concern'dConcerned to take heed to themſelves. I will at this time forbear.
Stephen Lobb · The Growth of Error · p. 189 · Open in the reader

Blessed Unions A50114

Printed
… wherein we may, as hitherto we do, in this thing Ʋnite! I have been Concern'dConcerned with some Godly People of the Scotch Nation, who have at first shown much …
With rule
… wherein we may, as hitherto we do, in this thing Ʋnite! I have been Concern'dConcerned with some Godly People of the Scotch Nation, who have at first shown much …
Cotton Mather · Blessed Unions · p. 59 · Open in the reader

Inquiry into the Nature of Evangelical Churches A53704

Printed
Besides! What are we Concern'dConcerned in them; is every Separation from a Church a Schisme? Our Author shews the …
With rule
Besides! What are we Concern'dConcerned in them; is every Separation from a Church a Schisme? Our Author shews the …
John Owen · Inquiry into the Nature of Evangelical Churches · p. 330 · Open in the reader

Sermon 16 December 1683 A58813

Printed
… the real Cause of their Clamour is something, in which they are more nearly Concern'dConcerned, and that this Pretence of Religion is only a plausible Mask to their Covetousness …
With rule
… the real Cause of their Clamour is something, in which they are more nearly Concern'dConcerned, and that this Pretence of Religion is only a plausible Mask to their Covetousness …
John Scott · Sermon 16 December 1683 · p. 19 · Open in the reader

Divine Comforts A59579

Printed
… of particular limited doing harm to none, good to all, or only to the Concern'dConcerned, viz. his Enemies, that ſought his Life: Yet ſince 'twas ſuch as could approve …
With rule
… of particular limited doing harm to none, good to all, or only to the Concern'dConcerned, viz. his Enemies, that ſought his Life: Yet ſince 'twas ſuch as could approve …
Thomas Sharpe · Divine Comforts · p. 373 · Open in the reader

An Earnest Call to Family Religion A60344

Printed
… with your Friends and Wine, she for want of you is at home Melancholick, Concern'dConcerned, Afraid, Troubled lest you should Contract any Guilt, or come by any Hurt; at …
With rule
… with your Friends and Wine, she for want of you is at home Melancholick, Concern'dConcerned, Afraid, Troubled lest you should Contract any Guilt, or come by any Hurt; at …
Samuel Slater · An Earnest Call to Family Religion · p. 194 · Open in the reader

Divine Poems A66751

Printed
Concern'dConcerned but few, we doubtleſs did aver
With rule
Concern'dConcerned but few, we doubtleſs did aver
George Wither · Divine Poems · p. 94 · Open in the reader

A Considering Glass A66781

Printed
Concern'dConcerned Him, or his People, with all thoſe
With rule
Concern'dConcerned Him, or his People, with all thoſe
George Wither · A Considering Glass · p. 9 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

Printed
Concern'dConcerned, remaines; but whil'ſt you thinke you bee
With rule
Concern'dConcerned, remaines; but whil'ſt you thinke you bee
John Donne · Poems · p. 273 · Open in the reader

The Prophetical History of the Reformation A69569

Printed
… purpose, Prophesie is most Careful, to tell us, The Angel is the same, and Concern'dConcerned in every pointof the Vision; and the Voice from Heaven the same, Running throughout …
With rule
… purpose, Prophesie is most Careful, to tell us, The Angel is the same, and Concern'dConcerned in every pointof the Vision; and the Voice from Heaven the same, Running throughout …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 20 · Open in the reader
Printed
… things It could not be Avoided, but that the Civil Reformed powers must be Concern'dConcerned; And so it hath hitherto been, that the First sort of Reformers have had …
With rule
… things It could not be Avoided, but that the Civil Reformed powers must be Concern'dConcerned; And so it hath hitherto been, that the First sort of Reformers have had …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 71 · Open in the reader

A Plea for the Non-Conformists A69915

Printed
… Granted under both kinds; The 24th of June by the Authority of that which Concern'dConcerned the Ʋniformity of publick Prayers, and Adminiſtration of the Sacrament, the Sacrifice of the …
With rule
… Granted under both kinds; The 24th of June by the Authority of that which Concern'dConcerned the Ʋniformity of publick Prayers, and Adminiſtration of the Sacrament, the Sacrifice of the …
Thomas De Laune · A Plea for the Non-Conformists · p. 53 · Open in the reader
Printed
… that Pruritus Diſputandi) now too fatally grown Epidemical; but to give ſuch as are Concern'dConcerned occaſion to inveſtigate theſe diſputed matters to the very foundation, to the clearing up …
With rule
… that Pruritus Diſputandi) now too fatally grown Epidemical; but to give ſuch as are Concern'dConcerned occaſion to inveſtigate theſe diſputed matters to the very foundation, to the clearing up …
Thomas De Laune · A Plea for the Non-Conformists · p. 5 · Open in the reader

Elegy Upon the Death of Reverend Thomas Shepherd B09610

Printed
Concern'dConcerned for all, as if he had no Foes;
With rule
Concern'dConcerned for all, as if he had no Foes;
Urian Oakes · Elegy Upon the Death of Reverend Thomas Shepherd · p. 11 · Open in the reader

Invitations to the Gospel Feast N01506

Printed
… Offers made to you in the Goſpel. Oh you Young Perſons, I am greatly Concern'dConcerned for your Precious Souls; therefore I Beſeech you hearken to the Counſels of God …
With rule
… Offers made to you in the Goſpel. Oh you Young Perſons, I am greatly Concern'dConcerned for your Precious Souls; therefore I Beſeech you hearken to the Counſels of God …
Benjamin Wadsworth · Invitations to the Gospel Feast · p. 14 · Open in the reader
Printed
… they have to thoſe Things the Goſpel Invites them to. Some are ſo much Concern'dConcerned about their Lands, Fields Meadows, their Farming Affairs; about their Oxen, their Cattel, about …
With rule
… they have to thoſe Things the Goſpel Invites them to. Some are ſo much Concern'dConcerned about their Lands, Fields Meadows, their Farming Affairs; about their Oxen, their Cattel, about …
Benjamin Wadsworth · Invitations to the Gospel Feast · p. 102 · Open in the reader

A Seasonable Memento for New Years Day N04764

Printed
… Heart to know him, and then taking ſuitable Pains for their Inſtruction in Righteouſneſs?—Concern'dConcerned therefore that they may (as it infinitely behoves them) now in their young Days …
With rule
… Heart to know him, and then taking ſuitable Pains for their Inſtruction in Righteouſneſs?—Concern'dConcerned therefore that they may (as it infinitely behoves them) now in their young Days …
Thomas Foxcroft · A Seasonable Memento for New Years Day · p. 44 · Open in the reader