Diligence
Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary · Matthew George Easton, Noah Webster
Diligence - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
DILIGENCE, n. [L., to love earnestly; to choose.]
1. Steady application in business of any kind; constant effort to accomplish what is undertaken; exertion of body or mind without unnecessary delay or sloth; due attention; industry; assiduity.
Diligence is the philosophers stone that turns every thing to gold.
Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet 1.
2. Care; heed; heedfulness.
Keep thy heart with all diligence. Prov 4.
3. The name of a stage-coach, used in France.
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