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gospel side

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of gospel side

First recorded in 1890–95

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

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 23, 2018

At the gospel side, flanked by taper bearers and the thurifer, Pastor Robert Mohrhardt chanted: "Make not My Father's house an house of merchandise."

From Time Magazine Archive

In parish churches it is placed within the sanctuary at the north or "gospel" side of the Altar, facing the people.

From The Worship of the Church and The Beauty of Holiness by Regester, J. A. (Jacob Asbury)

In a plain redwood coffin his precious remains were laid in a vault "on the gospel side of the altar within the sanctuary of San Carlos Mission."

From Chimes of Mission Bells; an historical sketch of California and her missions by Field, Maria Antonia

Reaching the front pew upon the gospel side, Darcy Faircloth took Damaris' outstretched hand.

From Deadham Hard by Malet, Lucas

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