predestinate

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I have recently learned that I am But a creature that moves In predestinate grooves.

From Time Magazine Archive

Long ere I made thee, I the predestinate, Before thou wert born I thee endued with grace.

From "Everyman," with other interludes, including eight miracle plays by Rhys, Ernest

This idea, moreover, accords with the Scriptures:—“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son.”

From Calvinistic Controversy Embracing a Sermon on Predestination and Election and Several Numbers, Formally Published in the Christian Advocate and Journal. by Fisk, Wilbur

“For whom he foreknew, them he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son.”

From The Calvinistic Doctrine of Predestination Examined and Refuted by Hodgson, F. (Francis)

"God keep your ladyship still in that mind," retorts Benedick, "so some gentleman or other shall 'scape a predestinate scratched face."

From Garrick's Pupil by Filon, Auguston