The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth. [
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"Who is sure he hath a soul, unless
It see, and judge, and follow worthiness?"
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"She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some feeling of her own worthiness."
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"The prayers which our Savior made were for his own worthiness accepted."
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