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Gospel   /gˈɑspəl/  /gˈɔspəl/   Listen
Gospel

noun
1.
The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings.  Synonyms: evangel, Gospels.
2.
An unquestionable truth.  Synonym: gospel truth.
3.
Folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul).  Synonym: gospel singing.
4.
The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group.  Synonyms: church doctrine, creed, religious doctrine.
5.
A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance.



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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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