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