Difference between revisions of "Perseverance"
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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]] |
Revision as of 22:48, 13 September 2009
- 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.