Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9437 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

declar'ddeclared

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

Puritas changed it: 678 times in 286 works
Consistency: 97.6% (678 of 694)
Reach if approved: ~729 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: declared
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 694 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (678 changes in 286 works, 97.6% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 678)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… Do we repent that Canon, & Constitution, in which at his Maiesties first comming we declar'ddeclared with so much alacrity, as that it was the second Canon we made, That …
With rule
… Do we repent that Canon, & Constitution, in which at his Maiesties first comming we declar'ddeclared with so much alacrity, as that it was the second Canon we made, That …
John Donne · Three Sermons Upon Special Occasions · p. 44 · Open in the reader
Printed
… as those that were asham'd of it, but (brazenfaced Wretches as they were) they declar'ddeclared their sin as Sodom, and discover'd it openly in the face of the Sun …
With rule
… as those that were asham'd of it, but (brazenfaced Wretches as they were) they declar'ddeclared their sin as Sodom, and discover'd it openly in the face of the Sun …
Richard Allestree · The Vanity of the Creature · p. 35 · Open in the reader
Printed
1. He was declar'ddeclared to be the Son of God with Power, according to the Spirit of Holiness …
With rule
1. He was declar'ddeclared to be the Son of God with Power, according to the Spirit of Holiness …
William Bates · The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption · p. 412 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the only begotten Son, which is in the boſom of the Father, he hath declar'ddeclared him. Heb. 1.1, 2. God, who at ſundry times, and in divers manners, ſpake in times …
With rule
… the only begotten Son, which is in the boſom of the Father, he hath declar'ddeclared him. Heb. 1.1, 2. God, who at ſundry times, and in divers manners, ſpake in times …
Richard Baxter · Gospel Churches a Standing Ordinance · p. 35 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Righteouſneſs of Chriſt, the Righteouſneſs of God, Rom. 3.21.22. 2 Cor. 5.21. Phil. 3.6. This then being once declar'ddeclared, fully determines the Caſe; That this Righteouſneſs is the Supreme Righteouſneſs, and Holyneſs alſo …
With rule
… Righteouſneſs of Chriſt, the Righteouſneſs of God, Rom. 3.21.22. 2 Cor. 5.21. Phil. 3.6. This then being once declar'ddeclared, fully determines the Caſe; That this Righteouſneſs is the Supreme Righteouſneſs, and Holyneſs alſo …
Thomas Beverley · A Conciliatory Judgment Concerning Crisps Sermons · p. 4 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Theſſ. 4. 15. 17. There ſhall be ſuch Iſſues of Living waters, as are after to be declar'ddeclared.
With rule
… Theſſ. 4. 15. 17. There ſhall be ſuch Iſſues of Living waters, as are after to be declar'ddeclared.
Thomas Beverley · The Pattern of the Divine Temple Sanctuary · p. 17 · Open in the reader
Printed
verse 5 Then I declar'ddeclared my sin to thee, I did not cover it;
With rule
verse 5 Then I declar'ddeclared my sin to thee, I did not cover it;
Francis Rous · The Psalms of David in English Meter · p. 55 · Open in the reader
Printed
… grew therewith afraid. When the times at fulleſt are, Let thy worke be then declar'ddeclared: When the times Lord full doe grow, Then in anger mercy ſhow. …
With rule
… grew therewith afraid. When the times at fulleſt are, Let thy worke be then declar'ddeclared: When the times Lord full doe grow, Then in anger mercy ſhow. …
George Wither · The Songs of the Old Testament Translated into English Measures · p. 69 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (16)

12 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.

Britains Remembrancer A15627

Printed
Declar'dDeclared themselves against me; and I found
With rule
Declar'dDeclared themselves against me; and I found
George Wither · Britains Remembrancer · Open in the reader

Pseudo-Martyr A20647

Printed
… of the Church, as the nature of his office, which he hath acknowledged, and Declar'dDeclared, and seal'd to his Subiects by an Oath, binds him to do, if he …
With rule
… of the Church, as the nature of his office, which he hath acknowledged, and Declar'dDeclared, and seal'd to his Subiects by an Oath, binds him to do, if he …
John Donne · Pseudo-Martyr · p. 188 · Open in the reader

Additions to the Poetical Fragments of Baxter A26856

Printed
Declar'dDeclared Gods Love; shew'd Man Gods pleased Face,
With rule
Declar'dDeclared Gods Love; shew'd Man Gods pleased Face,
Richard Baxter · Additions to the Poetical Fragments of Baxter · p. 6 · Open in the reader

The Catechism of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ A27585

Printed
A. Scripture having Declar'dDeclared no ſuch Thing, No ſuch Thing can be ſuppos▪d, but that Chriſt and …
With rule
A. Scripture having Declar'dDeclared no ſuch Thing, No ſuch Thing can be ſuppos▪d, but that Chriſt and …
Thomas Beverley · The Catechism of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 21 · Open in the reader

A Conciliatory Discourse Upon Crisps Sermons A27592

Printed
… his Grace, who hath laid his Foundation ſo ſure; And it may be alſo Declar'dDeclared by way of Invitation and Encouragement in coming to Chriſt; that Sinners, who look …
With rule
… his Grace, who hath laid his Foundation ſo ſure; And it may be alſo Declar'dDeclared by way of Invitation and Encouragement in coming to Chriſt; that Sinners, who look …
Thomas Beverley · A Conciliatory Discourse Upon Crisps Sermons · Open in the reader

The Pattern of the Divine Temple Sanctuary A27621

Printed
… High, as the State of God All in All: And thus our Saviour hath Declar'dDeclared; He Came not to Diſſolve the Law, and the Prophets, Mat. 5. 18. but to Fulfill …
With rule
… High, as the State of God All in All: And thus our Saviour hath Declar'dDeclared; He Came not to Diſſolve the Law, and the Prophets, Mat. 5. 18. but to Fulfill …
Thomas Beverley · The Pattern of the Divine Temple Sanctuary · p. 11 · Open in the reader

A Sermon Upon Revelation 2:11 A27626

Printed
… and think my ſelf, indeed, of all men moſt Miſerable, in ſaying God hath Declar'dDeclared he will do ſuch things, and by ſuch a time, in the ſure Word …
With rule
… and think my ſelf, indeed, of all men moſt Miſerable, in ſaying God hath Declar'dDeclared he will do ſuch things, and by ſuch a time, in the ſure Word …
Thomas Beverley · A Sermon Upon Revelation 2:11 · p. 7 · Open in the reader

Distressed Zion Relieved A47473

Printed
Declar'dDeclared, Their will should us command.
With rule
Declar'dDeclared, Their will should us command.
Benjamin Keach · Distressed Zion Relieved · p. 125 · Open in the reader

Paradise Regained A50931

Printed
Declar'dDeclared the Son of God, to hear attent
With rule
Declar'dDeclared the Son of God, to hear attent
John Milton · Paradise Regained · p. 21 · Open in the reader

The Prophetical History of the Reformation A69569

Printed
… state of things, which cannot now, shall then Proclaim it; Yet it had been Declar'dDeclared; Those who wonder after the Beast, and worship his Image, had not their Names …
With rule
… state of things, which cannot now, shall then Proclaim it; Yet it had been Declar'dDeclared; Those who wonder after the Beast, and worship his Image, had not their Names …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 56 · Open in the reader

The Great Assizes A96750

Printed
Declar'dDeclared his diſcontent; but having paus'd,
With rule
Declar'dDeclared his diſcontent; but having paus'd,
George Wither · The Great Assizes · p. 3 · Open in the reader

Why the People of God Bring Sins of their Fathers into their Confession N01516

Printed
… and all their Soul,— and all the People ſtood to the Covenant. i.e. Declar'dDeclared their Conſent to it and bound themſelves to keep it; which had they indeed …
With rule
… and all their Soul,— and all the People ſtood to the Covenant. i.e. Declar'dDeclared their Conſent to it and bound themſelves to keep it; which had they indeed …
Benjamin Colman · Why the People of God Bring Sins of their Fathers into their Confession · p. 17 · Open in the reader