*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. |