Christwardn.adv.adj.

Brit.

/ˈkrʌɪstwəd/, U.S.

/ˈkraɪstwərd/

Forms: see Christ n. and int. and -ward suffix.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: Christ n., -ward suffix.

Etymology: < Christ n. + -ward suffix.

†A. n.

The direction of Christ. Only in prepositional phrases, esp. in to (also unto) Christward: in the direction of Christ; to or towards Christ. Obsolete.Cf. to Christwards at Christwards n.

ΚΠ

a1450 De Oblacione Iugis Sacrificii (Titus) l. 760 in Wks. Lollard Preacher (2001) 176 Al þat is from Crist-ward is aweiward; and so alle þat ȝeueþ effectuelli entent to doctrine þat is not of Cristis doctrine ben leide aweie from Criste.

1549 M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II. Rom. vi. f. xiii^v If that as soone as we begynne to lyue to Christ warde, we be dead towarde the deuil, with what reason standeth it that we should still liue to himwarde, to whome we are already dead?

1664 C. Jelinger New Canaan 31 When we are wheeling about to Christward, in the beginning of our conversion.

B. adv.

Towards Christ; in the direction of Christ. Occasionally also: in relation to Christ; with respect or reference to Christ. Cf. Christwards n. and adv.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > the Trinity > the Son or Christ > [adverb] > towards

Christward1638

Christwards1653

1638 T. Hooker Soules Vocation to Christ 641 All that we have or can doe is to empty our selves, and fit our selves, and..let the soule bee ready for the promise by vertue of that to be carried heaven ward, and Christ ward.

1645 W. Jenkyn Stil-destroyer 4 Their affections are..ebbing heaven-ward, Christ-ward.

1712 T. Blackwell Methodus Evangelica ii. vii. 157 One sincere desire Christ-ward, towards Union or Communion with him.

1888 Advance (Chicago) 2 Aug. Young churches..growing both Christward and manward.

1981 Evening Sun (Hanover, Pa.) 1 Aug. m8/8 The face lifted Christward is different, majestically different, and beautiful.

C. adj.

Tending or directed towards Christ.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > the Trinity > the Son or Christ > [adjective] > towards

Christward1686

1686 C. Mather Call of Gospel 10 in I. Mather Serm. occasioned by Execution These are the Christ-ward Looks which must be given by you, whose eyes will be within a few dayes clos'd by the cold hands of grim Death.

1886 C. H. Spurgeon Treasury of David VII. Ps. cxxxviii. 2 The Christward position.

2017 P. H. De Neui Gift & Duty i. iv. 84 Christ-centered and Christ-ward customs.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	christward
释义	Christwardn.adv.adj. Brit. /ˈkrʌɪstwəd/, U.S. /ˈkraɪstwərd/ Forms: see Christ n. and int. and -ward suffix. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: Christ n., -ward suffix. Etymology: < Christ n. + -ward suffix. †A. n. The direction of Christ. Only in prepositional phrases, esp. in to (also unto) Christward: in the direction of Christ; to or towards Christ. Obsolete.Cf. to Christwards at Christwards n. ΚΠ a1450 De Oblacione Iugis Sacrificii (Titus) l. 760 in Wks. Lollard Preacher (2001) 176 Al þat is from Crist-ward is aweiward; and so alle þat ȝeueþ effectuelli entent to doctrine þat is not of Cristis doctrine ben leide aweie from Criste. 1549 M. Coverdale et al. tr. Erasmus Paraphr. Newe Test. II. Rom. vi. f. xiii^v If that as soone as we begynne to lyue to Christ warde, we be dead towarde the deuil, with what reason standeth it that we should still liue to himwarde, to whome we are already dead? 1664 C. Jelinger New Canaan 31 When we are wheeling about to Christward, in the beginning of our conversion. B. adv. Towards Christ; in the direction of Christ. Occasionally also: in relation to Christ; with respect or reference to Christ. Cf. Christwards n. and adv. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > the Trinity > the Son or Christ > [adverb] > towards Christward1638 Christwards1653 1638 T. Hooker Soules Vocation to Christ 641 All that we have or can doe is to empty our selves, and fit our selves, and..let the soule bee ready for the promise by vertue of that to be carried heaven ward, and Christ ward. 1645 W. Jenkyn Stil-destroyer 4 Their affections are..ebbing heaven-ward, Christ-ward. 1712 T. Blackwell Methodus Evangelica ii. vii. 157 One sincere desire Christ-ward, towards Union or Communion with him. 1888 Advance (Chicago) 2 Aug. Young churches..growing both Christward and manward. 1981 Evening Sun (Hanover, Pa.) 1 Aug. m8/8 The face lifted Christward is different, majestically different, and beautiful. C. adj. Tending or directed towards Christ. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > the Trinity > the Son or Christ > [adjective] > towards Christward1686 1686 C. Mather Call of Gospel 10 in I. Mather Serm. occasioned by Execution These are the Christ-ward Looks which must be given by you, whose eyes will be within a few dayes clos'd by the cold hands of grim Death. 1886 C. H. Spurgeon Treasury of David VII. Ps. cxxxviii. 2 The Christward position. 2017 P. H. De Neui Gift & Duty i. iv. 84 Christ-centered and Christ-ward customs. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.adv.adj.a1450
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