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noun

Gospel n.

Glad tidings; especially, the good news concerning Christ, the Kingdom of God, and salvation. "And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom." "The steadfast belief of the promises of the gospel." Note: It is probable that gospel is from. OE. godspel, God story, the narrative concerning God; but it was early confused with god spell, good story, good tidings, and was so used by the translators of the Authorized version of Scripture. This use has been retained in most cases in the Revised Version. "Thus the literal sense (of gospel) is the "narrative of God," i. e., the life of Christ."

One of the four narratives of the life and death of Jesus Christ, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

A selection from one of the gospels, for use in a religious service; as, the gospel for the day.

Any system of religious doctrine; sometimes, any system of political doctrine or social philosophy; as, this political gospel.

Anything propounded or accepted as infallibly true; as, they took his words for gospel. (Colloq.) "If any one thinks this expression hyperbolical, I shall only ask him to read OEdipus, instead of taking the traditional witticisms about Lee for gospel."

verb

Gospel v. t. To instruct in the gospel. (Obs.)

adjective

Gospel adj. Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness.

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Etymology of 'Gospel'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Gospel" Quotes from Famous Books

... that the majesty of the Scriptures strikes me with admiration, as the purity of the Gospel hath its influence on my heart. Peruse the works of our philosophers with all their pomp of diction; how mean, how contemptible are they compared with the Scriptures! Is it possible that a book, at once so simple ...

— The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to Prose, Vol. VII (of X)--Continental Europe I • Various

... instrument. One instance is recorded of his discipline. A case of open adultery came under his notice. He sent for the man and gave him what he considered to be a suitable admonition. The offender replied with threats and abuse. Hugh, gospel in hand, pursued him first with two and then with three witnesses, offering pardon upon reform and penance. No amendment was promised. Both guilt and scandal continued. Then Hugh waited for a festival, and before a full congregation rebuked him publicly, declared the greatness of his sin, handed ...

— Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln - A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England • Charles L. Marson

... base errand," replied Horatio. "He goes about carrying the Gospel into these dens. The papers you see in his hand are ...

— The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. I, No. 1, Nov. 1857 • Various

... and help, and for light to shine in the hearts of the people present, so as to show 'em their sin; and to save people from death, and from sudden death, and if they died, then that they might be ready and be saved. And he asked for power to preach the gospel and for humbleness and understanding to receive the gospel after it was preached. And so on for a good while. And a good many said, "Amen." And then they sang "Angel Voices Ever Singing." Then the revivalist asked for songs ...

— Mitch Miller • Edgar Lee Masters

... a torchlight procession. A number of papers published by men who were active in the movement, such as Buchanan's Indianapolis Star, Noonan's Industrial Age of Chicago, and Donnelly's Anti-Monopolist of St. Paul, labored not without avail to spread the gospel among their readers. The most effective means of propaganda, however, was probably the Greenback Club. At a conference in Detroit in August, 1875, "the organization of Greenback Clubs in every State in the Union" was recommended, and the ...

— The Agrarian Crusade - A Chronicle of the Farmer in Politics • Solon J. Buck

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