dedication vs steadfastness

dedication

noun
  • A note addressed to a patron or friend, prefixed to a work of art as a token of respect, esteem, or affection. 

  • The deliberate or negligent surrender of all rights to property. 

  • A ceremony marking an official completion or opening. 

  • The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. 

steadfastness

noun
  • Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty. 

  • Steadfast resolution. 

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