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*2. The [[action]] or fact of continuing or remaining in a [[state]] of [[grace]], [[virtue]], or religious [[fidelity]]; (Theol.) continuance in a state of grace until death. In early use freq. in blessings.
 
*2. The [[action]] or fact of continuing or remaining in a [[state]] of [[grace]], [[virtue]], or religious [[fidelity]]; (Theol.) continuance in a state of grace until death. In early use freq. in blessings.
 
*3. Constancy, fidelity, esp. in [[love]]. Also personified. Obs.
 
*3. Constancy, fidelity, esp. in [[love]]. Also personified. Obs.
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<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Perseverance''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Perserverance this link].</center>
 
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Perseverance''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Perserverance this link].</center>
 
[[Category: General Reference]]
 
[[Category: General Reference]]

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  • 1. a. The fact, process, condition, or quality of persevering; constant persistence in a course of action or purpose; steadfast pursuit of an aim, esp. in the face of difficulty or obstacles; assiduity.
b. Of a person: continued or prolonged life. good perseverance: long life. Obs.
c. Of a thing: the quality or state of enduring; continuation; long-lastingness. Also (quot. a1500): stability.
d. Preservation, keeping. Obs. rare.
  • 2. The action or fact of continuing or remaining in a state of grace, virtue, or religious fidelity; (Theol.) continuance in a state of grace until death. In early use freq. in blessings.
  • 3. Constancy, fidelity, esp. in love. Also personified. Obs.

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