n.
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 a : having a basis in or being in accordance with the gospel : EVANGELICAL <ordained to the gospel ministry ― Christian Century > b : marked by special or fervid emphasis on the gospel <a gospel meeting>
2 : of, relating to, or being religious songs of American origin associated with evangelism and popular devotion and marked by simple melody and harmony and elements of folk songs and blues