n. The quality or state of being worthy; desert; merit; excellence; dignity; virtue; worth. [ 1913 Webster ]
Who is sure he hath a soul, unless
It see, and judge, and follow worthiness? Donne. [ 1913 Webster ]
She is not worthy to be loved that hath not some feeling of her own worthiness. Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]
The prayers which our Savior made were for his own worthiness accepted. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]