1. A mass ceremony was held that night , and prayers were prayed until dawn .
2. A mass ceremony was conducted that night , and prayers were held until dawn .

yes

1. Mercy Lewis , known formally as Mercy Allen , was the child of Philip Lewis and Mary ( Cass ) Lewis .
2. Formally known as Mercy Lewis , Mercy Allen was the child of Philip Lewis and Mary ( Cass ) Lewis .

no

1. Holly begins to suffer from a heart attack and is unable to venture into the concert with Hodges and Jerome , but urges them to press on .
2. Holly begins to suffer a heart attack and is unable to venture into the concert with Hodges and Jerome , but urges them to continue .
yes