gospel side

American  

noun

1. (in some Protestant churches) the left side of a church, facing the altar.

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Etymology

Origin of gospel side

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The blue-eyed soul singer leans on the gospel side of the holiday musical tradition with this collection.

From Los Angeles Times

As it was an almost general custom in Ireland, that the Founders of religious houses were interred on the north, or Gospel side of the High Altar, so it may be justly inferred that he was buried within the chancel, and that the recess on the north side is where his monument was erected.

From Project Gutenberg

The Prior, as second superior, occupied the first on the opposite, or Gospel side.

From Project Gutenberg

On the opposite, or Gospel side, is an arched recess having an ornamental moulding around it.

From Project Gutenberg

Hanging to one of the pillars on the Gospel side may be seen the spurs and bridle of Jaime lo Conqueridor, presented by him, on the day he took the city, to his master of the horse, Juan de Perthusa.

From Project Gutenberg