Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9575 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

govern'dgoverned

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

Puritas changed it: 476 times in 279 works
Consistency: 86.7% (476 of 549)
Reach if approved: ~577 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Agrees: governed
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 549 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (476 changes in 279 works, 86.7% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 476)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

Printed
… truth is, they create Punctilioes in this case, by which themselves will not be govern'dgoverned in any other. In a common Fire does any man suspend his own endeavors …
With rule
… truth is, they create Punctilioes in this case, by which themselves will not be govern'dgoverned in any other. In a common Fire does any man suspend his own endeavors …
Richard Allestree · The Gentlemans Calling · p. 150 · Open in the reader
Printed
… the Dukedome of Millain, a most rich and pleasant thing, which sometime had bin govern'dgoverned by a Duke of their own, but of late hath been possessed by the …
With rule
… the Dukedome of Millain, a most rich and pleasant thing, which sometime had bin govern'dgoverned by a Duke of their own, but of late hath been possessed by the …
Archbishop George Abbot · A Brief Description of the Whole World · p. 45 · Open in the reader
Printed
… entire Christ as a Prince and a Saviour, and is as willing to be govern'dgoverned by his Scepter, as to depend upon his Sacrifice. Acceptance and Reliance are the …
With rule
… entire Christ as a Prince and a Saviour, and is as willing to be govern'dgoverned by his Scepter, as to depend upon his Sacrifice. Acceptance and Reliance are the …
William Bates · Sermons Upon Psalm 130:4 · p. 32 · Open in the reader
Printed
… and moving more ways than one to advance his Kingdom, eſpecially over-rul'd, and govern'dgoverned by God in fulfilling the courſe of his Judgment, ſo impregnates this Smoke, in …
With rule
… and moving more ways than one to advance his Kingdom, eſpecially over-rul'd, and govern'dgoverned by God in fulfilling the courſe of his Judgment, ſo impregnates this Smoke, in …
Thomas Beverley · A Scripture Line of Time · p. 125 · Open in the reader
Printed
… according to the reſpective Principles of their ſeveral Natures. And therefore Man muſt be govern'dgoverned as a rational Creature. And he cannot be ſo governed but by a Law …
With rule
… according to the reſpective Principles of their ſeveral Natures. And therefore Man muſt be govern'dgoverned as a rational Creature. And he cannot be ſo governed but by a Law …
Matthew Barker · Natural Theology · p. 68 · Open in the reader
Printed
… if you would not forfeit it, as to the regulating of your Judgments. Be govern'dgoverned by him as a Spirit of Holineſs, if you would be inſtructed by him …
With rule
… if you would not forfeit it, as to the regulating of your Judgments. Be govern'dgoverned by him as a Spirit of Holineſs, if you would be inſtructed by him …
Timothy Cruso · Twenty-Four Sermons · p. 183 · Open in the reader
Printed
… me grace to remember, that the leaſt things as well as the greateſt, are govern'dgoverned and rul'd by thy wiſe Providence, and that the good and the evil proceed …
With rule
… me grace to remember, that the leaſt things as well as the greateſt, are govern'dgoverned and rul'd by thy wiſe Providence, and that the good and the evil proceed …
Charles Drelincourt · The Christians Defense Against the Fears of Death · p. 105 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Theſe Townes were accounted the daughters of thoſe Cities, becauſe they were either made, govern'dgoverned by, or ſome wayes belonging to thoſe Cities, and the Citizens thereof. And ſo …
With rule
… Theſe Townes were accounted the daughters of thoſe Cities, becauſe they were either made, govern'dgoverned by, or ſome wayes belonging to thoſe Cities, and the Citizens thereof. And ſo …
William Greenhill · Exposition of Ezekiel 14-19 · p. 228 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (73)

47 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 35 are listed here. 26 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
… would be a great wonder if they whose Wills, and Affections, and Conversations, are Govern'dGoverned by the Word of Christ, should do nothing that's good; because most things in …
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… would be a great wonder if they whose Wills, and Affections, and Conversations, are Govern'dGoverned by the Word of Christ, should do nothing that's good; because most things in …
Vincent Alsop · Opposition to Errors of William Sherlock · p. 362 · Open in the reader

The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption A26796

Printed
… Original, are intirely subject to him; the Angels obey his Will, Universal Nature is Govern'dGoverned by his Providence; The Heavens, the Earth, the Waters, and all things produc'… from …
With rule
… Original, are intirely subject to him; the Angels obey his Will, Universal Nature is Govern'dGoverned by his Providence; The Heavens, the Earth, the Waters, and all things produc'… from …
William Bates · The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption · p. 457 · Open in the reader
Printed
… King of Salem and Jesus Christ: He was King of Righteousness and Peace, He Govern'dGoverned his Subjects in Righteousness, and never stain'd those hands with humane Blood that were …
With rule
… King of Salem and Jesus Christ: He was King of Righteousness and Peace, He Govern'dGoverned his Subjects in Righteousness, and never stain'd those hands with humane Blood that were …
William Bates · The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in Mans Redemption · p. 496 · Open in the reader

The Principle of Protestant Truth and Peace A27637

Printed
… is entruſted to call others to the ſame Faith, and Obedience, and ſo is Govern'dGoverned, and Governs according to it, by daily Exerciſes in, and according to that Word.
With rule
… is entruſted to call others to the ſame Faith, and Obedience, and ſo is Govern'dGoverned, and Governs according to it, by daily Exerciſes in, and according to that Word.
Thomas Beverley · The Principle of Protestant Truth and Peace · p. 66 · Open in the reader

Existence and Attributes of God A32723

Printed
… tis an expreſſion that Cicero hath ſome where, That the Roman Commonwealth was rather Govern'dGoverned by the Aſſistance of the ſupream Divinity over the Hearts of Men, than by …
With rule
… tis an expreſſion that Cicero hath ſome where, That the Roman Commonwealth was rather Govern'dGoverned by the Aſſistance of the ſupream Divinity over the Hearts of Men, than by …
Stephen Charnock · Existence and Attributes of God · p. 743 · Open in the reader

A Memorial Offered to John Williams A43532

Printed
… his Judgment, not his Learning. The Earl of Salisbury, that famous Lord-Treaſurer, had Govern'dGoverned our Univerſity as Chancellor from the Year 1600, with good liking to all. Uxit dum …
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… his Judgment, not his Learning. The Earl of Salisbury, that famous Lord-Treaſurer, had Govern'dGoverned our Univerſity as Chancellor from the Year 1600, with good liking to all. Uxit dum …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 21 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Lords, which to their Eternal Fame, for the moſt part of an hundred years Govern'dGoverned and Honour'd this Noble Court, as they Equall'd many of their own Profeſſion in …
With rule
… Lords, which to their Eternal Fame, for the moſt part of an hundred years Govern'dGoverned and Honour'd this Noble Court, as they Equall'd many of their own Profeſſion in …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 72 · Open in the reader
Printed
… for another King? Guardians may take Oaths in the behalf of Minors, whom they Govern'dGoverned; for it was in their Power, and it lay upon their Charge, to perform …
With rule
… for another King? Guardians may take Oaths in the behalf of Minors, whom they Govern'dGoverned; for it was in their Power, and it lay upon their Charge, to perform …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 129 · Open in the reader
Printed
… a hundred Scruples to Beſiege this little Queſtion. The Prince, whoſe Humanity and Wiſely-Govern'dGoverned Temper was admir'd of all, took the waſt of time, that theſe Divines made …
With rule
… a hundred Scruples to Beſiege this little Queſtion. The Prince, whoſe Humanity and Wiſely-Govern'dGoverned Temper was admir'd of all, took the waſt of time, that theſe Divines made …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 129 · Open in the reader
Printed
… been without Error, yet I can avouch before God and his Angels, never King Govern'dGoverned with a more pure ſincerity, and Incorrupt Heart. In the Second, he Purgeth himſelf …
With rule
… been without Error, yet I can avouch before God and his Angels, never King Govern'dGoverned with a more pure ſincerity, and Incorrupt Heart. In the Second, he Purgeth himſelf …
John Hacket · A Memorial Offered to John Williams · p. 174 · Open in the reader

Letter Concerning the Salvability of the Heathen A45134

Printed
… is the Law of Grace (I ſay) purchaſed by Chriſt, by which we are Govern'dGoverned, and ſhall be Judged, that whoſoever lives up to the Light and Means he …
With rule
… is the Law of Grace (I ſay) purchaſed by Chriſt, by which we are Govern'dGoverned, and ſhall be Judged, that whoſoever lives up to the Light and Means he …
John Humfrey · Letter Concerning the Salvability of the Heathen · p. 30 · Open in the reader

A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet A45154

Printed
… ſaith of a National, that he aſſerts of the Univerſal Church, both which are Govern'dGoverned Societies, but neither a Political Body; p. 564, 565. All which is to fetch off the …
With rule
… ſaith of a National, that he aſſerts of the Univerſal Church, both which are Govern'dGoverned Societies, but neither a Political Body; p. 564, 565. All which is to fetch off the …
John Humfrey · A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet · p. 34 · Open in the reader
Printed
… a Governing and a Regent part, and aſſert, That the National church is a Govern'dGoverned Society, but not a Body Politick; that it hath a Governing, but not a …
With rule
… a Governing and a Regent part, and aſſert, That the National church is a Govern'dGoverned Society, but not a Body Politick; that it hath a Governing, but not a …
John Humfrey · A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet · p. 34 · Open in the reader
Printed
… are the Head that muſt give laws to it; and whoſoever refuſe to be Govern'dGoverned by the Laws of theſe General Counſels, are Schiſmaticks. I am much rather therefore …
With rule
… are the Head that muſt give laws to it; and whoſoever refuſe to be Govern'dGoverned by the Laws of theſe General Counſels, are Schiſmaticks. I am much rather therefore …
John Humfrey · A Reply to the Defense of Dr Stillingfleet · p. 147 · Open in the reader

Of Christian Prudence A47306

Printed
… Duty, but give way to them. So that it is always immoderate and ill Govern'dGoverned, when it is not made to comport with them.
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… Duty, but give way to them. So that it is always immoderate and ill Govern'dGoverned, when it is not made to comport with them.
John Kettlewell · Of Christian Prudence · p. 303 · Open in the reader

Practical Commentary of 1 Peter Volume 1 A47642

Printed
… can be us'd to a Christian mind that hath resign'd it self to be Govern'dGoverned by that rule, to have the will of God for its Law. Whatsoever is …
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… can be us'd to a Christian mind that hath resign'd it self to be Govern'dGoverned by that rule, to have the will of God for its Law. Whatsoever is …
Robert Leighton · Practical Commentary of 1 Peter Volume 1 · p. 380 · Open in the reader

Defense of the People of England A50893

Printed
… Monarchy. But to make it appear that he gave 'em their choice to be Govern'dGoverned by a ſingle perſon, or by more, ſo they were juſtly Govern'dGoverned, in caſe …
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… Monarchy. But to make it appear that he gave 'em their choice to be Govern'dGoverned by a ſingle perſon, or by more, ſo they were juſtly Govern'dGoverned, in caſe …
John Milton · Defense of the People of England · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… to be Govern'dGoverned by a ſingle perſon, or by more, ſo they were juſtly Govern'dGoverned, in caſe they ſhould in time to come reſolve upon a King, he preſcribes …
With rule
… to be Govern'dGoverned by a ſingle perſon, or by more, ſo they were juſtly Govern'dGoverned, in caſe they ſhould in time to come reſolve upon a King, he preſcribes …
John Milton · Defense of the People of England · p. 15 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Power, as you ſay he had, and yet neither was the people's Maſter nor Govern'dGoverned them alone; then according to you, Kings, though indued with the Supream Power, are …
With rule
… Power, as you ſay he had, and yet neither was the people's Maſter nor Govern'dGoverned them alone; then according to you, Kings, though indued with the Supream Power, are …
John Milton · Defense of the People of England · p. 43 · Open in the reader
Printed
… body, of whom we can and ought to ſubmit. For though the Roman Senate Govern'dGoverned the people, the people themſelves had appointed them to be their Governours, and had …
With rule
… body, of whom we can and ought to ſubmit. For though the Roman Senate Govern'dGoverned the people, the people themſelves had appointed them to be their Governours, and had …
John Milton · Defense of the People of England · p. 52 · Open in the reader

Answer to a Book A50898

Printed
… tak'n for our sun it self. And wherfore should we not hope to be Govern'dGoverned more happily without a King, when as all our miserie, and trouble hath bin …
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… tak'n for our sun it self. And wherfore should we not hope to be Govern'dGoverned more happily without a King, when as all our miserie, and trouble hath bin …
John Milton · Answer to a Book · p. 96 · Open in the reader

The History of Britain A50902

Printed
… ſuch riddance of Theeves and Robbers, that all paſſages were ſafe. Forty Years he Govern'dGoverned alone, and was buried nigh to the Temple of Concord; which he, to the …
With rule
… ſuch riddance of Theeves and Robbers, that all paſſages were ſafe. Forty Years he Govern'dGoverned alone, and was buried nigh to the Temple of Concord; which he, to the …
John Milton · The History of Britain · p. 21 · Open in the reader
Printed
… other courſes, was after ſix years depos'd. Then Idwallo taught by a neer Example, Govern'dGoverned ſoberly. Then Runno, then Geruntius, He of Peredure, this laſt the Son of Elidure …
With rule
… other courſes, was after ſix years depos'd. Then Idwallo taught by a neer Example, Govern'dGoverned ſoberly. Then Runno, then Geruntius, He of Peredure, this laſt the Son of Elidure …
John Milton · The History of Britain · p. 27 · Open in the reader

The Sovereign Right and Power of the People Over Tyrants A50940

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… no Tyrant, meerly by the Liberty and Right of free-born Men, to be Govern'dGoverned as ſeems to them beſt. This, though it cannot but ſtand with plain reaſon …
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… no Tyrant, meerly by the Liberty and Right of free-born Men, to be Govern'dGoverned as ſeems to them beſt. This, though it cannot but ſtand with plain reaſon …
John Milton · The Sovereign Right and Power of the People Over Tyrants · p. 10 · Open in the reader

Defense of Scripture Ordination A53662

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… Churches by the Scripture, for he allows (Pref. p. 13.) That we ought to be Govern'dGoverned by Scripture, and to keep cloſe to Scripture-practice. I am ſure he cannot …
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… Churches by the Scripture, for he allows (Pref. p. 13.) That we ought to be Govern'dGoverned by Scripture, and to keep cloſe to Scripture-practice. I am ſure he cannot …
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · Open in the reader
Printed
… concern'd the Epheſian Elders to know how the Church of Epheſus was to be Govern'dGoverned after the Apoſtle's departure? Would not the Elders of Epheſus acquieſce in this determination …
With rule
… concern'd the Epheſian Elders to know how the Church of Epheſus was to be Govern'dGoverned after the Apoſtle's departure? Would not the Elders of Epheſus acquieſce in this determination …
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · p. 102 · Open in the reader
Printed
… decreed in the Apoſtles time, that one elected out of the Preſbyters (who before Govern'dGoverned the Church in common) was ſet over the reſt, and that the Decree was …
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… decreed in the Apoſtles time, that one elected out of the Preſbyters (who before Govern'dGoverned the Church in common) was ſet over the reſt, and that the Decree was …
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · p. 127 · Open in the reader
Printed
… Flock and the Elders themſelves. And now he tells us, That this Church was Govern'dGoverned by a Biſhop, when the Apoſtle was both able and reſolved to overſee it.
With rule
… Flock and the Elders themſelves. And now he tells us, That this Church was Govern'dGoverned by a Biſhop, when the Apoſtle was both able and reſolved to overſee it.
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · p. 161 · Open in the reader
Printed
3. The Preſbyters were the Biſhop's foreign, his Council, and the Church in Ignatius's time was Govern'dGoverned by the Biſhop and Preſbyters in common. He calls them foreign, Preſidents . They were foreign, The …
With rule
3. The Preſbyters were the Biſhop's foreign, his Council, and the Church in Ignatius's time was Govern'dGoverned by the Biſhop and Preſbyters in common. He calls them foreign, Preſidents . They were foreign, The …
James Owen · Defense of Scripture Ordination · p. 174 · Open in the reader

Sermon on 15 March 1684 A61617

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… and Elder here in Timothy's Epistle were the same: Doth this prove, that these Govern'dGoverned the Church without Timothy? The true Question is not, about the Sense of Words …
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… and Elder here in Timothy's Epistle were the same: Doth this prove, that these Govern'dGoverned the Church without Timothy? The true Question is not, about the Sense of Words …
Edward Stillingfleet · Sermon on 15 March 1684 · p. 12 · Open in the reader

Ten Sermons A61629

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… and Elder here in Timothy's Epistle were the same: Doth this prove, that these Govern'dGoverned the Church without Timothy? The true Question is not about the Sense of Words …
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… and Elder here in Timothy's Epistle were the same: Doth this prove, that these Govern'dGoverned the Church without Timothy? The true Question is not about the Sense of Words …
Edward Stillingfleet · Ten Sermons · p. 543 · Open in the reader

Letter to Robert Burscough A61665

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… them into a Church, and left them, when he departed that Region, to be Govern'dGoverned by ſome Biſhop of his own Aſſignation. And the Other in like manner did …
With rule
… them into a Church, and left them, when he departed that Region, to be Govern'dGoverned by ſome Biſhop of his own Aſſignation. And the Other in like manner did …
Samuel Stodden · Letter to Robert Burscough · p. 62 · Open in the reader

Poems on Several Occasions A63969

Printed
Govern'dGoverned by the Almighty Hand of Fate!
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Govern'dGoverned by the Almighty Hand of Fate!
John Tutchin · Poems on Several Occasions · p. 121 · Open in the reader

The Catholic Hierarchy A79437

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… of Angels is, we ſhall not diſcuſs now, nor determine; but that they are Govern'dGoverned by a Law, I doubt not but may be proved, both from the ſin …
With rule
… of Angels is, we ſhall not diſcuſs now, nor determine; but that they are Govern'dGoverned by a Law, I doubt not but may be proved, both from the ſin …
Isaac Chauncy · The Catholic Hierarchy · p. 8 · Open in the reader

A Complete Body of Divinity N02384

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2. IN reſpect to the Subjects, or them that are Govern'dGoverned. It ſets them their bounds, which if they come ſhort of, or go beyond …
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2. IN reſpect to the Subjects, or them that are Govern'dGoverned. It ſets them their bounds, which if they come ſhort of, or go beyond …
Samuel Willard · A Complete Body of Divinity · p. 149 · Open in the reader