Waiting for reviewApostrophes and possessivesCandidate #9743 · from the Puritas diff · puritas-full-2026-10-19

would'stwouldest

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

Puritas changed it: 531 times in 248 works
Consistency: 84.8% (531 of 626)
Reach if approved: ~658 places (estimated)
MorphAdorner: Disagrees: wouldst
Matches: Exact word, any case
In our text: 626 times in the 7,099 works compared
Other readings: None
Taken into joins: None

If approved, its rationale reads: “Suggested by the Puritas diff (531 changes in 248 works, 84.8% consistent).”

Where Puritas made the change (8 of 531)

Our text, as printed and with the candidate applied

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Heauens Gates ſet open wide: what would'ſtwouldest thou more?
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Heauens Gates ſet open wide: what would'ſtwouldest thou more?
John Calvin · Commentary on Isaiah · Open in the reader
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… device, an imagination. Art thou aware that the furtheſt ſin goeth, the worſe, and would'ſtwouldest thou ſtop it in the beginning? then look to thy thoughts, regard them, if …
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… device, an imagination. Art thou aware that the furtheſt ſin goeth, the worſe, and would'ſtwouldest thou ſtop it in the beginning? then look to thy thoughts, regard them, if …
John Angier · A Help to Better Hearts for Better Times · p. 169 · Open in the reader
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… the Spirit withall doth humble his Soul, he will then cry out, Lord what would'stwouldest thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. When a cruel Jaylour that scourged the Servants …
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… the Spirit withall doth humble his Soul, he will then cry out, Lord what would'stwouldest thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. When a cruel Jaylour that scourged the Servants …
Richard Baxter · Directions and Persuasions to a Sound Conversion · p. 132 · Open in the reader
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Thou would'ſtwouldest bee as others of the Saints before thou didſt belee…e; thou muſt beleeve …
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Thou would'ſtwouldest bee as others of the Saints before thou didſt belee…e; thou muſt beleeve …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 203 · Open in the reader
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Oh how wilt thou sigh and groan! How willingly would'stwouldest thou hide thy self, and run away from Justice: But alas! as it is …
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Oh how wilt thou sigh and groan! How willingly would'stwouldest thou hide thy self, and run away from Justice: But alas! as it is …
John Bunyan · Sighs from Hell · p. 123 · Open in the reader
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First then would'stwouldest thou have a sure friend, a constant friend both to thee and thine, one …
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First then would'stwouldest thou have a sure friend, a constant friend both to thee and thine, one …
Thomas Gataker · The Decrease of Lazarus · p. 30 · Open in the reader
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… therefore use it as if thou used'st it not; doe to it as thou would'stwouldest doe to a stranger whom thou meetest in the way, he goes one way …
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… therefore use it as if thou used'st it not; doe to it as thou would'stwouldest doe to a stranger whom thou meetest in the way, he goes one way …
Edward Reynolds · Three Treatises · p. 55 · Open in the reader
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And, if God's favour thou would'ſtwouldest have,
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And, if God's favour thou would'ſtwouldest have,
George Wither · Emblems Ancient and Modern · p. 116 · Open in the reader

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Places Puritas left as printed: likely exceptions (95)

66 of them are in works where Puritas changed it elsewhere, so their places are known; 60 are listed here. 29 more are in works where it never changed. Each is our text, as the rule would change it.

The Purple Island A00977

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Would'stWouldest thou live honour'd? clip ambitions wing;
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Would'stWouldest thou live honour'd? clip ambitions wing;
Phineas Fletcher · The Purple Island · p. 116 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou ador'd, and great and merry be,
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Would'stWouldest thou ador'd, and great and merry be,
Phineas Fletcher · The Purple Island · p. 20 · Open in the reader

Christs Communion with his Church Militant A06160

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Would'ſtWouldest thou, O comfortleſſe creature, have Chriſt to come to thee? Do then to Chriſt …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou, O comfortleſſe creature, have Chriſt to come to thee? Do then to Chriſt …
Nicholas Lockyer · Christs Communion with his Church Militant · p. 66 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou know then for certaine O ſtrong man in Chriſt, that hee which is …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou know then for certaine O ſtrong man in Chriſt, that hee which is …
Nicholas Lockyer · Christs Communion with his Church Militant · p. 79 · Open in the reader

The Hymns and Songs of the Church A15647

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Would'stWouldest our Protector daigne to be,
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Would'stWouldest our Protector daigne to be,
George Wither · The Hymns and Songs of the Church · p. 212 · Open in the reader

Poetical Fragments A26987

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Would'ſtWouldest thou not Love God more? & fain get higher?
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Would'ſtWouldest thou not Love God more? & fain get higher?
Richard Baxter · Poetical Fragments · p. 112 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou not ſee his face in Glorious Light,
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Would'ſtWouldest thou not ſee his face in Glorious Light,
Richard Baxter · Poetical Fragments · p. 113 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou not live with God in endleſs bliſs?
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Would'stWouldest thou not live with God in endleſs bliſs?
Richard Baxter · Poetical Fragments · p. 114 · Open in the reader

The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living A28620

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Would'ſtWouldest thou then nouriſh thy Knowledge? Read here. The Scriptures are able to make thee …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou then nouriſh thy Knowledge? Read here. The Scriptures are able to make thee …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 100 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Faith? Read here upon thoſe Faith-ſtrengthening Promiſes, God hath made …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Faith? Read here upon thoſe Faith-ſtrengthening Promiſes, God hath made …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 100 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Love? Oh, Read here of the Love of God to thee …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Love? Oh, Read here of the Love of God to thee …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 100 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Zeal? Read here of the Zeal of others; which may kindle …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Zeal? Read here of the Zeal of others; which may kindle …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 101 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Patience? Read here examples of Patience; in Job, Jeremiah and others …
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Would'ſtWouldest thou nouriſh thy Patience? Read here examples of Patience; in Job, Jeremiah and others …
Samuel Bolton · The Dead Saint Speaking to Saints and Sinners Living · p. 101 · Open in the reader

Scripture Light the Most Sure Light A29371

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Thirdly: As for Particular Perſons. Would'ſtWouldest thou be eſtabliſhed in the Truth, and good Waies of God? Then obſerve what …
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Thirdly: As for Particular Perſons. Would'ſtWouldest thou be eſtabliſhed in the Truth, and good Waies of God? Then obſerve what …
William Bridge · Scripture Light the Most Sure Light · p. 440 · Open in the reader

One Thing is Needful A30168

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Would'stWouldest thou enjoy that Spirit that is free?
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Would'stWouldest thou enjoy that Spirit that is free?
John Bunyan · One Thing is Needful · p. 12 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou be very upright and sincere?
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Would'stWouldest thou be very upright and sincere?
John Bunyan · One Thing is Needful · p. 14 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou be that within thou dost appear,
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Would'stWouldest thou be that within thou dost appear,
John Bunyan · One Thing is Needful · p. 14 · Open in the reader

The Pilgrims Progress A30170

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Would'stWouldest thou divert thy self from Melancholly?
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Would'stWouldest thou divert thy self from Melancholly?
John Bunyan · The Pilgrims Progress · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou be pleasant, yet be far from folly?
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Would'stWouldest thou be pleasant, yet be far from folly?
John Bunyan · The Pilgrims Progress · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou read Riddles, & their Explanation?
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Would'stWouldest thou read Riddles, & their Explanation?
John Bunyan · The Pilgrims Progress · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest thou be in a Dream, and yet not sleep?
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Would'stWouldest thou be in a Dream, and yet not sleep?
John Bunyan · The Pilgrims Progress · Open in the reader

Gospel Remission A30582

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… are pardoned? this is a grievous thing, Ezra 9.14. Should we again break thy Commandements? — Would'ſtWouldest not thou be angry with us, ſhould we again ſin, would'ſtwouldest thou not conſume …
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… are pardoned? this is a grievous thing, Ezra 9.14. Should we again break thy Commandements? — Would'ſtWouldest not thou be angry with us, ſhould we again ſin, would'ſtwouldest thou not conſume …
Jeremiah Burroughs · Gospel Remission · p. 115 · Open in the reader

Passion and Discretion in Youth and Age A32323

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Would'ſtWouldest heare the Ecchoes of thy praiſe rebound
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Would'ſtWouldest heare the Ecchoes of thy praiſe rebound
Edward Calver · Passion and Discretion in Youth and Age · p. 105 · Open in the reader

A Pastors Legacy to His Beloved People A39579

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Sensual lusts make thee a beast, and wrathfull lusts make thee a Devil; Would'stWouldest thou have Satan and thy self nearly conjoyn'd? Then be furious, proud, and malicious.
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Sensual lusts make thee a beast, and wrathfull lusts make thee a Devil; Would'stWouldest thou have Satan and thy self nearly conjoyn'd? Then be furious, proud, and malicious.
Samuel Fairclough Sr · A Pastors Legacy to His Beloved People · p. 32 · Open in the reader

The Application of Redemption A44342

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… witness of the evil, John, 18. 23. and it's just a man should bear his blame. Would'stWouldest thou fish more out of a mans meaning than thou canst find in his …
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… witness of the evil, John, 18. 23. and it's just a man should bear his blame. Would'stWouldest thou fish more out of a mans meaning than thou canst find in his …
Thomas Hooker · The Application of Redemption · p. 203 · Open in the reader
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… scope of all Ordinances, the end and good of al Church Liberties and Priviledges: Would'stWouldest thou be sure when thou goest to the Congregation, thou shalt have good success …
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… scope of all Ordinances, the end and good of al Church Liberties and Priviledges: Would'stWouldest thou be sure when thou goest to the Congregation, thou shalt have good success …
Thomas Hooker · The Application of Redemption · p. 247 · Open in the reader

The Inability of Natural Man to Attain Right Knowledge A45220

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5. Would'ſtWouldest thou know aright the ſinfulneſſe of thy nature? then be not a ſtranger to …
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5. Would'ſtWouldest thou know aright the ſinfulneſſe of thy nature? then be not a ſtranger to …
Henry Hurst · The Inability of Natural Man to Attain Right Knowledge · p. 198 · Open in the reader

Paradise Regained A50931

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Would'stWouldest thou not eat? Thereafter as I like
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Would'stWouldest thou not eat? Thereafter as I like
John Milton · Paradise Regained · p. 45 · Open in the reader

Latin Epigrams Englished A53744

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Would'stWouldest on thy wife beget a Self-like Child?
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Would'stWouldest on thy wife beget a Self-like Child?
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 38 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest know the way which doth unt' Heaven tend?
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Would'stWouldest know the way which doth unt' Heaven tend?
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 58 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest have Adultery not punished
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Would'stWouldest have Adultery not punished
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 76 · Open in the reader
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Would'stWouldest have Adultery have loss of Life?
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Would'stWouldest have Adultery have loss of Life?
John Owen · Latin Epigrams Englished · p. 76 · Open in the reader

The Best Match A56802

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1. Would'ſtWouldest thou be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then labour to be deeply Senſible of thine utter …
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1. Would'ſtWouldest thou be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then labour to be deeply Senſible of thine utter …
Edward Pearse · The Best Match · p. 163 · Open in the reader
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2. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then labour to be ſoundly convinced, and deeply …
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2. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then labour to be ſoundly convinced, and deeply …
Edward Pearse · The Best Match · p. 172 · Open in the reader
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4. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpous'd to Chriſt? Then take heed of all jealouſies of him …
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4. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpous'd to Chriſt? Then take heed of all jealouſies of him …
Edward Pearse · The Best Match · p. 210 · Open in the reader
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5. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then ſtudy and contemplate much, how infinitly grateful …
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5. Would'ſtWouldest thou indeed be Eſpouſed to Chriſt? Then ſtudy and contemplate much, how infinitly grateful …
Edward Pearse · The Best Match · p. 215 · Open in the reader

Exposition Upon 1 Peter A57537

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Would'stWouldest thou be blessed of God? attend on Gods house, let the rain of the …
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Would'stWouldest thou be blessed of God? attend on Gods house, let the rain of the …
John Rogers · Exposition Upon 1 Peter · p. 430 · Open in the reader

The Morning Seeker A58035

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… the Apoſtle tells us, before the loving kindneſs of God their Saviour did appear. Would'ſtWouldest thou have power againſt ſin? It may be thy Soul goes to thy prayers …
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… the Apoſtle tells us, before the loving kindneſs of God their Saviour did appear. Would'ſtWouldest thou have power againſt ſin? It may be thy Soul goes to thy prayers …
John Ryther · The Morning Seeker · p. 75 · Open in the reader

The True Christians T est A59607

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… thou covet that which makes thee miſerable, that is declar'd a Woe unto th…? Would'stWouldest thou have all men to ſpeak well of thee? And do'ſt thou believe it …
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… thou covet that which makes thee miſerable, that is declar'd a Woe unto th…? Would'stWouldest thou have all men to ſpeak well of thee? And do'ſt thou believe it …
Samuel Shaw · The True Christians T est · p. 116 · Open in the reader
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… m contemplamur, corrumpimus; whil'…t we dote upon it, we deſtroy it. Vain Mortal: Would'ſtWouldest thou contemplate thy Beauty to the beſt advantage? Go then, look thy face in …
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… m contemplamur, corrumpimus; whil'…t we dote upon it, we deſtroy it. Vain Mortal: Would'ſtWouldest thou contemplate thy Beauty to the beſt advantage? Go then, look thy face in …
Samuel Shaw · The True Christians T est · p. 120 · Open in the reader

Poems in Two Parts A60349

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Would'stWouldest thou have me to meddle? Shall a Law
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Would'stWouldest thou have me to meddle? Shall a Law
Samuel Slater · Poems in Two Parts · p. 19 · Open in the reader

The Husbandmans Calling A61391

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… lye in dissimulation, he observes thee all the while, and marvels at thy folly. Would'stWouldest thou speak so falsely, if he with whom thou dealest knew thy heart? Why …
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… lye in dissimulation, he observes thee all the while, and marvels at thy folly. Would'stWouldest thou speak so falsely, if he with whom thou dealest knew thy heart? Why …
Richard Steele · The Husbandmans Calling · p. 122 · Open in the reader

The Sauciness of a Seducer Rebuked A62209

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… at random paſs for Work? Commend me to thoſe that Play, or ſit ſtill. Would'ſtWouldest fain have thy ſcurilous Libel Sainted? He hath an Ounce of Charity, for a …
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… at random paſs for Work? Commend me to thoſe that Play, or ſit ſtill. Would'ſtWouldest fain have thy ſcurilous Libel Sainted? He hath an Ounce of Charity, for a …
George Trosse · The Sauciness of a Seducer Rebuked · p. 1 · Open in the reader

Natural and Moral Impotency A63764

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If the Prophet had required ſome great thing, Would'ſtWouldest thou not have done it? We have not any thing to do for Satisfaction …
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If the Prophet had required ſome great thing, Would'ſtWouldest thou not have done it? We have not any thing to do for Satisfaction …
Joseph Truman · Natural and Moral Impotency · p. 171 · Open in the reader
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… all that God and Man can ſay to me, my Wickedneſs is ſo great. Would'ſtWouldest thou ſpeak plain, it would appear to thy ſelf and all the World to …
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… all that God and Man can ſay to me, my Wickedneſs is ſo great. Would'ſtWouldest thou ſpeak plain, it would appear to thy ſelf and all the World to …
Joseph Truman · Natural and Moral Impotency · p. 190 · Open in the reader
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… World? Would you have it as well with the Wicked as with the Righteous? Would'ſtWouldest thou have God never call men to an account that oppreſs thee, wrong thee …
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… World? Would you have it as well with the Wicked as with the Righteous? Would'ſtWouldest thou have God never call men to an account that oppreſs thee, wrong thee …
Joseph Truman · Natural and Moral Impotency · p. 200 · Open in the reader

Sermons on Psalm 18:23 A65936

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… affronteſt and provokeſt it, the worſt Enemy thou canſt have in all the World. Would'ſtWouldest thou then find out thy iniquity, hearken to the Voice of Conſcience, that is …
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… affronteſt and provokeſt it, the worſt Enemy thou canſt have in all the World. Would'ſtWouldest thou then find out thy iniquity, hearken to the Voice of Conſcience, that is …
John Whitlock · Sermons on Psalm 18:23 · p. 73 · Open in the reader

George Fox Digged Out of His Burrows A66448

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… nor reason in declaring against thy impious Charges mentioned in thy railing & impious positions? Would'stWouldest thou have me to take the matter in hand (which thou challengest G. Fox …
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… nor reason in declaring against thy impious Charges mentioned in thy railing & impious positions? Would'stWouldest thou have me to take the matter in hand (which thou challengest G. Fox …
Roger Williams · George Fox Digged Out of His Burrows · p. 24 · Open in the reader

Milk for Babes A75934

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… by way of repreſſion, and mortification: but Chriſt is the fountaine whence all proceeds. Would'ſtWouldest thou have peace with God? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest …
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… by way of repreſſion, and mortification: but Chriſt is the fountaine whence all proceeds. Would'ſtWouldest thou have peace with God? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest …
Robert Abbot · Milk for Babes · p. 91 · Open in the reader
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… Would'ſtWouldest thou have peace with God? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have joy? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have …
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… Would'ſtWouldest thou have peace with God? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have joy? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have …
Robert Abbot · Milk for Babes · p. 91 · Open in the reader
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… Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have joy? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have grace raigne? It muſt be by Jeſus Christ our Lord. Would'ſtWouldest thou …
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… Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have joy? It muſt be through our Lord Jeſus Chriſt. Would'ſtWouldest thou have grace raigne? It muſt be by Jeſus Christ our Lord. Would'ſtWouldest thou …
Robert Abbot · Milk for Babes · p. 91 · Open in the reader
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… thou be juſtified? It muſt be by the knowledge of Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Would'ſtWouldest thou walke in Chriſt? As thou haſt received the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, ſo walke …
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… thou be juſtified? It muſt be by the knowledge of Jeſus Chriſt our Lord. Would'ſtWouldest thou walke in Chriſt? As thou haſt received the Lord Jeſus Chriſt, ſo walke …
Robert Abbot · Milk for Babes · p. 91 · Open in the reader

Eighteen Choice and Useful Sermons A86368

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… to bear it then he is to pay it. But vvhat though he be? Would'ſtWouldest thou be content, if another vvho is not ſo ſtrong as thou art, having …
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… to bear it then he is to pay it. But vvhat though he be? Would'ſtWouldest thou be content, if another vvho is not ſo ſtrong as thou art, having …
Benjamin Hinton · Eighteen Choice and Useful Sermons · p. 155 · Open in the reader

The Doctrine of the Three Sacred Persons A95611

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Would'ſtWouldest thou get up
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Would'ſtWouldest thou get up
Faithful Teate · The Doctrine of the Three Sacred Persons · p. 42 · Open in the reader
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Would'ſtWouldest then be profited by mee
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Would'ſtWouldest then be profited by mee
Faithful Teate · The Doctrine of the Three Sacred Persons · p. 190 · Open in the reader

The Power of Godliness A96372

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… time to preſent their petitions unto him, what corruption wouldeſt thou have eſpecially ſubdued? Would'ſtWouldest thou have the Church deliver'd? or what other petition is in thy heart to …
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… time to preſent their petitions unto him, what corruption wouldeſt thou have eſpecially ſubdued? Would'ſtWouldest thou have the Church deliver'd? or what other petition is in thy heart to …
Thomas White · The Power of Godliness · p. 84 · Open in the reader

Three Decades of Sermons A96523

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… the helpe of the Lord, to the helpe of the Lord againſt the mighty. Would'ſtWouldest thou faine ſleep in a whole skin, when thouſands fall beſides thee, and ten …
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… the helpe of the Lord, to the helpe of the Lord againſt the mighty. Would'ſtWouldest thou faine ſleep in a whole skin, when thouſands fall beſides thee, and ten …
Dean Henry Wilkinson · Three Decades of Sermons · p. 23 · Open in the reader
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… deſire to outweigh them both? Is thy life more pretious then ſo many millions? Would'ſtWouldest thou be advanc't when the Church is brought low? Would'ſtWouldest▪ thou warme thy ſelfe …
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… deſire to outweigh them both? Is thy life more pretious then ſo many millions? Would'ſtWouldest thou be advanc't when the Church is brought low? Would'ſtWouldest▪ thou warme thy ſelfe …
Dean Henry Wilkinson · Three Decades of Sermons · p. 31 · Open in the reader
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… then ſo many millions? Would'ſtWouldest thou be advanc't when the Church is brought low? Would'ſtWouldest▪ thou warme thy ſelfe at home by thine own fire, when the temple of …
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… then ſo many millions? Would'ſtWouldest thou be advanc't when the Church is brought low? Would'ſtWouldest▪ thou warme thy ſelfe at home by thine own fire, when the temple of …
Dean Henry Wilkinson · Three Decades of Sermons · p. 31 · Open in the reader

The Garden of Zion B01751

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Would'ſtWouldest thou theſe ſmite, whom thou by ſword or bow
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Would'ſtWouldest thou theſe ſmite, whom thou by ſword or bow
Zacharie Boyd · The Garden of Zion · p. 341 · Open in the reader