fervently vs in earnest

fervently

adv

  • In a fervent manner. 

in earnest

adv

  • Having a sincere intent. 

  • With considerable commitment, determination, or effect; significantly. 

adj

  • Sincere; determined; truthful. 

How often have the words fervently and in earnest occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )