Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9462 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

compar'dcompared

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

Puritas changed it: 760 times in 383 works
Consistency: 91.2% (760 of 833)
Reach if approved: ~875 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: compared
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 833 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (760 changes in 383 works, 91.2% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 760)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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… Palms, Revel. 7. 9. and as a prophetical Emblem of the Paradiſe of God, Revel. 2. 7. c. 22. 2. compar'dcompared: according to all which, the Prophet Zechar. ſo diſtinguiſhly proclaims in that wonderful Prophecy …
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… Palms, Revel. 7. 9. and as a prophetical Emblem of the Paradiſe of God, Revel. 2. 7. c. 22. 2. compar'dcompared: according to all which, the Prophet Zechar. ſo diſtinguiſhly proclaims in that wonderful Prophecy …
Thomas Beverley · A Scripture Line of Time · p. 64 · Open in the reader
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… it selfe. As in the Wind o… Seas, (to which two, Passions are commonly compar'dcompared) a middle temper betweene a quiet Calme and a violent Tempest, is most serviceable …
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… it selfe. As in the Wind o… Seas, (to which two, Passions are commonly compar'dcompared) a middle temper betweene a quiet Calme and a violent Tempest, is most serviceable …
Edward Reynolds · Treatise of the Passions and Faculties of the Soul · p. 59 · Open in the reader
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Words compar'dcompared with Thoughts, are poore.
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Words compar'dcompared with Thoughts, are poore.
George Wither · Fair-Virtue the Mistress of Philarete · Open in the reader
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… all-convincing, charming Tongue, (which hath made Guilt tremble, and ſhooke Tyrany it ſelfe) compar'dcompared with the faint, Hectick Eloquence of Balzac, which now even in its Birth is …
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… all-convincing, charming Tongue, (which hath made Guilt tremble, and ſhooke Tyrany it ſelfe) compar'dcompared with the faint, Hectick Eloquence of Balzac, which now even in its Birth is …
Pierre du Moulin Sr · A Witty Encounter · Open in the reader
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… Chriſtian Society; ſo the Apoſtle ſuppoſes, 1 Cor. 11.18. when ye come together in the Church, compar'dcompared with ver. 20. when ye come together into one place, foreign where to meet in the …
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… Chriſtian Society; ſo the Apoſtle ſuppoſes, 1 Cor. 11.18. when ye come together in the Church, compar'dcompared with ver. 20. when ye come together into one place, foreign where to meet in the …
Vincent Alsop · The Mischief of Impositions · p. 44 · Open in the reader
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… therefore the pretended Miracles of Paganism, were works of the Devil, not to be compar'dcompared with what was done by an Almighty Hand.
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… therefore the pretended Miracles of Paganism, were works of the Devil, not to be compar'dcompared with what was done by an Almighty Hand.
William Bates · The Divinity of the Christian Religion · p. 99 · Open in the reader
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… him▪ They drive through all the degrees of Sin so violently and furiously, that compar'dcompared to them, other Sinners seem Innocent, and are far less obnoxious to Judgment.
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… him▪ They drive through all the degrees of Sin so violently and furiously, that compar'dcompared to them, other Sinners seem Innocent, and are far less obnoxious to Judgment.
William Bates · Spiritual Perfection Unfolded and Enforced from 2 Corinthians 7:1 · p. 126 · Open in the reader
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… to Holineſs and H…ppineſs after ſome Ages of torment, were a high probability compar'dcompared with this. He that can tempt himſelf to believe this, may believe any thing …
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… to Holineſs and H…ppineſs after ſome Ages of torment, were a high probability compar'dcompared with this. He that can tempt himſelf to believe this, may believe any thing …
Thomas Beverley · The General Inefficacy and Insincerity of a Death-Bed Repentance · p. 71 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (73)

37 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 36 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

A Prospective Glass to Look into Heaven A14380

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Compar'dCompared with Light it selfe, i' th'highst degree.
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Compar'dCompared with Light it selfe, i' th'highst degree.
John Vicars · A Prospective Glass to Look into Heaven · Open in the reader

The Best Treasure A26034

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… when they are gone: Chriſt compares the love of the world to Thorns, Mat. 13. 7. Compar'dCompared with ver. 22. Becauſe they prick and ſcratch the Conſciences, as well as choak the …
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… when they are gone: Chriſt compares the love of the world to Thorns, Mat. 13. 7. Compar'dCompared with ver. 22. Becauſe they prick and ſcratch the Conſciences, as well as choak the …
Bartholomew Ashwood · The Best Treasure · p. 375 · Open in the reader

An Appeal by the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ A27581

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… Prophetical and Doctrinal Scripture Probabilities; and one Great Proof of Scripture Doctrinal, and Prophetical Compar'dCompared, that will conclude, it muſt be ſo.
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… Prophetical and Doctrinal Scripture Probabilities; and one Great Proof of Scripture Doctrinal, and Prophetical Compar'dCompared, that will conclude, it muſt be ſo.
Thomas Beverley · An Appeal by the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 7 · Open in the reader
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… all this is by plain Doctrinal, and by the Prophetical Scripture of the Reſurrection Compar'dCompared; Therefore there muſt be ſuch a Kingdom.
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… all this is by plain Doctrinal, and by the Prophetical Scripture of the Reſurrection Compar'dCompared; Therefore there muſt be ſuch a Kingdom.
Thomas Beverley · An Appeal by the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 1 · Open in the reader
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… it muſt needs be by plain Doctrinal and the Prophetical Scripture of the Revelation Compar'dCompared. Therefore ſuch a Kingdom muſt be.
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… it muſt needs be by plain Doctrinal and the Prophetical Scripture of the Revelation Compar'dCompared. Therefore ſuch a Kingdom muſt be.
Thomas Beverley · An Appeal by the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ · p. 2 · Open in the reader

A Chain of Principles Concerning the Thousand Years Kingdom of Christ A27587

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… It may be publickly Teſtified, and Convinced, For All is Founded on Expreſs Scripture, Compar'dCompared, and Reaſon'd from according to Acts 17.3.
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… It may be publickly Teſtified, and Convinced, For All is Founded on Expreſs Scripture, Compar'dCompared, and Reaſon'd from according to Acts 17.3.
Thomas Beverley · A Chain of Principles Concerning the Thousand Years Kingdom of Christ · p. 1 · Open in the reader

An Exposition of the Song of Songs A27602

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… to ſome in another, and each gives Light to the other, when They are Compar'dCompared.
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… to ſome in another, and each gives Light to the other, when They are Compar'dCompared.
Thomas Beverley · An Exposition of the Song of Songs · Open in the reader

A Scripture Line of Time A27623

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… about to be taken away by the Gentiles Intruſion into the outward Court. Chap. 11. 1. Compar'dCompared with Chap. 8. 1.
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… about to be taken away by the Gentiles Intruſion into the outward Court. Chap. 11. 1. Compar'dCompared with Chap. 8. 1.
Thomas Beverley · A Scripture Line of Time · p. 89 · Open in the reader

A Sermon of the True Spiritual Transubstantiation A27625

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Compar'dCompared with Mark 14. 22. Luke 22. 19. 1 Cor. 11. 23. &c. This is my Body.
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Compar'dCompared with Mark 14. 22. Luke 22. 19. 1 Cor. 11. 23. &c. This is my Body.
Thomas Beverley · A Sermon of the True Spiritual Transubstantiation · p. 1 · Open in the reader

The Christian Doctrine of the Day of Judgment A27634

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… to Swell over in the World, there muſt have paſs'd about 400 Years ſince, which Compar'dCompared with a Thouſand Years, beſides what ſtill may be Expected, it is no Small …
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… to Swell over in the World, there muſt have paſs'd about 400 Years ſince, which Compar'dCompared with a Thouſand Years, beſides what ſtill may be Expected, it is no Small …
Thomas Beverley · The Christian Doctrine of the Day of Judgment · p. 35 · Open in the reader

A Treasury of Divine Raptures A28161

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Compar'dCompared to that, all other beauty's foul;
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Compar'dCompared to that, all other beauty's foul;
Nicolas Billingsley · A Treasury of Divine Raptures · p. 50 · Open in the reader

The History of Joseph A35338

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Compar'dCompared to this all humane eloquence
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Compar'dCompared to this all humane eloquence
Daniel Cudmore · The History of Joseph · p. 1 · Open in the reader
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Compar'dCompared to Adam in his ſtate of grace;
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Compar'dCompared to Adam in his ſtate of grace;
Daniel Cudmore · The History of Joseph · p. 2 · Open in the reader

The Glorious Lover A47509

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Compar'dCompared with his; or not ſo noble born,
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Compar'dCompared with his; or not ſo noble born,
Benjamin Keach · The Glorious Lover · p. 241 · Open in the reader

Letters of State A50909

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… chief Places in Scripture, which Treat of Marriage, or Nullities in Marriage, on Geneſis 1 27, 28. Compar'dCompared and Explain'd by Geneſis 2. 18, 23, 24. Deut. 24. 1, 2. Matt. 5. 31, 32. with Matt. 19. from the 3d. to the 11. verſe …
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… chief Places in Scripture, which Treat of Marriage, or Nullities in Marriage, on Geneſis 1 27, 28. Compar'dCompared and Explain'd by Geneſis 2. 18, 23, 24. Deut. 24. 1, 2. Matt. 5. 31, 32. with Matt. 19. from the 3d. to the 11. verſe …
John Milton · Letters of State · Open in the reader

Paradise Lost A50919

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Compar'dCompared with aught on Earth, Medal or Stone;
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Compar'dCompared with aught on Earth, Medal or Stone;
John Milton · Paradise Lost · Open in the reader

Sermons Volume 2 A51846

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Compar'dCompared with our present Liberty Page 207
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Compar'dCompared with our present Liberty Page 207
Thomas Manton · Sermons Volume 2 · Open in the reader

A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament A52807

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… by David and Solomon's Reigns, p. 430. Built of growing Stones and green Timber, p. 443. Compar'dCompared to a Travelling Woman, p. 603. To a weak Virgin, p. 606. She muſt be kept …
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… by David and Solomon's Reigns, p. 430. Built of growing Stones and green Timber, p. 443. Compar'dCompared to a Travelling Woman, p. 603. To a weak Virgin, p. 606. She muſt be kept …
Christopher Ness · A Complete History and Mystery of the Old and New Testament · Open in the reader

Sermons and Discourses Volume 4 A62628

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… ſo is it much more ſo in compariſon with the Divine knowledge and wiſdom: Compar'dCompared with this it is mere folly, and leſs than the underſtanding and wiſdom of …
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… ſo is it much more ſo in compariſon with the Divine knowledge and wiſdom: Compar'dCompared with this it is mere folly, and leſs than the underſtanding and wiſdom of …
John Tillotson · Sermons and Discourses Volume 4 · p. 385 · Open in the reader

The Foundation of God Standeth Sure A64989

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[Compar'dCompared their three Persons to three Apostles] By their three persons, you mean the three …
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[Compar'dCompared their three Persons to three Apostles] By their three persons, you mean the three …
Thomas Vincent · The Foundation of God Standeth Sure · p. 16 · Open in the reader

Remains A65835

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Compar'dCompared to th'worſt of theſe,
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Compar'dCompared to th'worſt of theſe,
Thomas Wadsworth · Remains · p. 171 · Open in the reader

Poems A69225

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Compar'dCompared to theſe ſtormes, death is but a qualme,
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Compar'dCompared to theſe ſtormes, death is but a qualme,
John Donne · Poems · p. 58 · Open in the reader
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Compar'dCompared with mee, who am their Epitaph.
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Compar'dCompared with mee, who am their Epitaph.
John Donne · Poems · p. 187 · Open in the reader
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Compar'dCompared with man, dy'd in minoritie,
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Compar'dCompared with man, dy'd in minoritie,
John Donne · Poems · p. 239 · Open in the reader
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Compar'dCompared with him, pip'd on an Oaten reed.
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Compar'dCompared with him, pip'd on an Oaten reed.
John Donne · Poems · p. 402 · Open in the reader

The Prophetical History of the Reformation A69569

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2. That That Time is such, as must most necessarily according to this Vision Compar'dCompared with the whole Prophecy be the Time of the Reformation, and Can be no …
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2. That That Time is such, as must most necessarily according to this Vision Compar'dCompared with the whole Prophecy be the Time of the Reformation, and Can be no …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 19 · Open in the reader
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6. This Vision of the Reformation, and of the Witnesses Compar'dCompared together, sets the whole State of the Prophetical Time, with Relation to the Beastian …
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6. This Vision of the Reformation, and of the Witnesses Compar'dCompared together, sets the whole State of the Prophetical Time, with Relation to the Beastian …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 37 · Open in the reader
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… be Suppos'd, that so Great a work, as the Reformation was; if measur'd, and Compar'dCompared with the State of the Papacy, and that Thick, and Vast Picce of Night …
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… be Suppos'd, that so Great a work, as the Reformation was; if measur'd, and Compar'dCompared with the State of the Papacy, and that Thick, and Vast Picce of Night …
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 43 · Open in the reader
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… the False Prophet, wrought Miracles before the Grand Beast: as Appears by Revel. 13. 11, &c. Compar'dCompared with Revil. 19. 20.
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… the False Prophet, wrought Miracles before the Grand Beast: as Appears by Revel. 13. 11, &c. Compar'dCompared with Revil. 19. 20.
Thomas Beverley · The Prophetical History of the Reformation · p. 50 · Open in the reader

A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come A76490

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Now the Doctrine of the Goſpel, and indeed all Inſtruction is Compar'dCompared to Rain, and Dew in Scripture; My Doctrine ſhall drop, as the Rain, and …
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Now the Doctrine of the Goſpel, and indeed all Inſtruction is Compar'dCompared to Rain, and Dew in Scripture; My Doctrine ſhall drop, as the Rain, and …
Thomas Beverley · A Discourse Upon the Powers of the World to Come · p. 81 · Open in the reader

Knowledge and Practice A80737

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… be merciful to the poor, while we have ability and opportunity. In the 25 Mat. 35, 36. Compar'dCompared with 42, 43. Chriſt hath told us aforehand what queſtions he will ask when he cometh …
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… be merciful to the poor, while we have ability and opportunity. In the 25 Mat. 35, 36. Compar'dCompared with 42, 43. Chriſt hath told us aforehand what queſtions he will ask when he cometh …
Samuel Cradock · Knowledge and Practice · p. 601 · Open in the reader

Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature A91224

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Compar'dCompared, they ſuite, and make an Harmony,
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Compar'dCompared, they ſuite, and make an Harmony,
William Prynne · Divine Meditations Raised from Three Leaves of Nature · p. 127 · Open in the reader

A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath A96785

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Compar'dCompared to what that Prieſt itinerant,
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Compar'dCompared to what that Prieſt itinerant,
George Wither · A Voice Tending to the Pacification of Gods Wrath · p. 63 · Open in the reader

Invitations to the Gospel Feast N01506

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… ſhewing, That the Offering of Saving Benefits to Sinners in the Goſpel, may be Compar'dCompared to A Great Man's Inviting many to a Suptuous Feaſt, Inaſmuch as various Sorts …
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… ſhewing, That the Offering of Saving Benefits to Sinners in the Goſpel, may be Compar'dCompared to A Great Man's Inviting many to a Suptuous Feaſt, Inaſmuch as various Sorts …
Benjamin Wadsworth · Invitations to the Gospel Feast · p. 30 · Open in the reader
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… Inviting Sinners to accept of Spiritual Saving Benefits Offer'd in the Goſpel, may be Compar'dCompared to a Great Man's Inviting many to a Sumptuous Feaſt. p. 4.
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… Inviting Sinners to accept of Spiritual Saving Benefits Offer'd in the Goſpel, may be Compar'dCompared to a Great Man's Inviting many to a Sumptuous Feaſt. p. 4.
Benjamin Wadsworth · Invitations to the Gospel Feast · Open in the reader

The Blessings of a Soul in Health and Prospering N04018

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… the Law, led Captive by the Devil, and pining to Death in their Chains.—Compar'dCompared with them, every renew'd Soul, tho' but a Babe in Chriſt, a Weakling in …
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… the Law, led Captive by the Devil, and pining to Death in their Chains.—Compar'dCompared with them, every renew'd Soul, tho' but a Babe in Chriſt, a Weakling in …
Thomas Foxcroft · The Blessings of a Soul in Health and Prospering · p. 11 · Open in the reader

The Saints United Confession in Disparagement of their Own Righteousness N05160

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Compar'dCompared with
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Compar'dCompared with
Thomas Foxcroft · The Saints United Confession in Disparagement of their Own Righteousness · Open in the reader