Godwardadv.adj.

Brit.

/ˈɡɒdwəd/, U.S.

/ˈɡɑdwərd/

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

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

Etymology: < god n. + -ward suffix.

A. adv.Originally in to Godward (now archaic).

1. With reference to progress, tendency, etc.: towards God; in the direction of God. Also of love, affection, etc.: †directed towards God (obsolete).

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adverb] > towards God

Godwarda1300

Godwards1550

a1300 (c1275) Physiologus (1991) 228 Ȝinȝen us tus to Gode ward.

a1450 (?1419–20) Friar Daw's Reply (Digby) l. 539 in P. L. Heyworth Jack Upland (1968) 89 To tille folk to Godward I holde it no þeft.

c1500 (?a1475) Assembly of Gods (1896) l. 917 Louers of Cryst, confounders of yll, And all that to godward yeue her good wyll.

?1510 T. More tr. G. F. Pico della Mirandola Lyfe I. Picus sig. b.v The lytle affection of an olde man or an olde woman to godwarde [etc.].

a1592 H. Smith Wks. (1867) II. 489 Christ is the sole commander, To lead to God-ward.

1597 R. Hooker Of Lawes Eccl. Politie v. lxxix. 242 Their colde affection to Godward made their presents to bee little worth.

1640 R. Hearne Ros Cœli 98 After that Gods spirit hath touched the soule, it will rather be quiet till it stands pointed Godward.

a1711 T. Ken Sion iii, in Wks. (1721) IV. 410 My soul..Godward springs for God alone.

1773 S. Abdy Serm. Assizes at Chelmsford 11 I am speaking, however, of the immediate Necessity of turning Men's Hearts to Godward.

1842 E. B. Barrett Some Acct. Greek Christian Poets in Athenæum 12 Mar. 229/1 As if being in the world their tendency was Godward.

1884 Congregational Year Bk. 82 Anticipations of a nature struggling Godward.

1929 S. J. Case Exper. Supernatural in Early Christian Times iii. 99 It resided in the head as the rational principle constantly pulling the soul Godward.

1994 M. Williamson Illuminata (new ed.) ii. ii. 76 As we turn Godward, the energies of true life stream into our minds and through our hearts.

2. In relation to God; with respect or reference to God.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adverb] > in relation to God

Godwarda1300

a1300 (c1275) Physiologus (1991) 78 His hope is al to Gode ward.

a1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis (Fairf.) i. l. 869 Sche, which was al honeste To godward..At nyht unto the temple wente.

c1450 Jacob's Well (1900) 168 A-forn alle oþere sorwys, þi sorwe muste be al opyn to god-ward.

1531 W. Tyndale Expos. Fyrste Epist. St. Jhon Prol. sig. A.iij But to Godwarde is ther no satissfaction saue faithe in Christes bloude.

1612 T. Taylor Αρχὴν Ἁπάντων: Comm. Epist. Paul to Titus ii. 12 They hope they may haue as good hearts as the best to god-ward.

1676 W. Allen Serious & Friendly Addr. Non-conformists 91 So far as there is any ground to hope well of them in reference to their state Godward.

1728 J. Swift Let. to Pope 16 July in Lett. Dr. Swift (1741) 91 You are the most temperate man God-ward, and the most intemperate your self-ward, of most I have known.

1824 W. Scott Redgauntlet I. xi. 238 His was a sudden call..no time to set his house in order—weel prepared God-ward, no doubt, which is the root of the matter.

1869 W. E. Gladstone Juventus Mundi ix. 376 All other functions of our nature, outside the domain of the life to god-ward.

1903 F. Converse Long Will i. iii. 24 For all the man I am to Godward.

1927 J. Buchan Witch Wood xii. 199 He would be weel prepared Godward, and at ease in his mind about warldly things.

2010 B. Ghezzi Adventures Daily Prayer i. 16 They provide a vocabulary for living Godward, one inspired by God himself.

B. adj.

Tending or directed towards God.

ΘΚΠ

the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adjective] > directed towards

Godward1685

1685 C. Mather Elegy Death N. Collins 10 What God-ward flames did his pure mind afford, Of any Ord'nance dreading a Neglect!

1861 Westm. Rev. Apr. 533 Had he [sc. Cromwell] been merely religious,—had the Godward tendency absorbed his being, and [etc.].

1867 J. S. B. Monsell Our New Vicar 84 ‘Priest’ and ‘Altar’ speak of his God-ward office: ‘Minister’ and ‘Lord's Table’ refer to his man-ward ministrations.

1883 H. Drummond Nat. Law in Spiritual World (ed. 8) 117 Every Godward aspiration of the soul.

1925 J. H. Leuba Psychol. Relig. Mysticism iv. 88 With ecstasy and buoyancy is associated also the dominance of the godward tendencies.

2001 Relig. Stud. 37 406 So the gist of all this is that I can deal with the Godward aspect of my sinfulness.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	godward
释义	Godwardadv.adj. Brit. /ˈɡɒdwəd/, U.S. /ˈɡɑdwərd/ Forms: see god n. and int. and -ward suffix. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: god n., -ward suffix. Etymology: < god n. + -ward suffix. A. adv.Originally in to Godward (now archaic). 1. With reference to progress, tendency, etc.: towards God; in the direction of God. Also of love, affection, etc.: †directed towards God (obsolete). ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adverb] > towards God Godwarda1300 Godwards1550 a1300 (c1275) Physiologus (1991) 228 Ȝinȝen us tus to Gode ward. a1450 (?1419–20) Friar Daw's Reply (Digby) l. 539 in P. L. Heyworth Jack Upland (1968) 89 To tille folk to Godward I holde it no þeft. c1500 (?a1475) Assembly of Gods (1896) l. 917 Louers of Cryst, confounders of yll, And all that to godward yeue her good wyll. ?1510 T. More tr. G. F. Pico della Mirandola Lyfe I. Picus sig. b.v The lytle affection of an olde man or an olde woman to godwarde [etc.]. a1592 H. Smith Wks. (1867) II. 489 Christ is the sole commander, To lead to God-ward. 1597 R. Hooker Of Lawes Eccl. Politie v. lxxix. 242 Their colde affection to Godward made their presents to bee little worth. 1640 R. Hearne Ros Cœli 98 After that Gods spirit hath touched the soule, it will rather be quiet till it stands pointed Godward. a1711 T. Ken Sion iii, in Wks. (1721) IV. 410 My soul..Godward springs for God alone. 1773 S. Abdy Serm. Assizes at Chelmsford 11 I am speaking, however, of the immediate Necessity of turning Men's Hearts to Godward. 1842 E. B. Barrett Some Acct. Greek Christian Poets in Athenæum 12 Mar. 229/1 As if being in the world their tendency was Godward. 1884 Congregational Year Bk. 82 Anticipations of a nature struggling Godward. 1929 S. J. Case Exper. Supernatural in Early Christian Times iii. 99 It resided in the head as the rational principle constantly pulling the soul Godward. 1994 M. Williamson Illuminata (new ed.) ii. ii. 76 As we turn Godward, the energies of true life stream into our minds and through our hearts. 2. In relation to God; with respect or reference to God. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adverb] > in relation to God Godwarda1300 a1300 (c1275) Physiologus (1991) 78 His hope is al to Gode ward. a1393 J. Gower Confessio Amantis (Fairf.) i. l. 869 Sche, which was al honeste To godward..At nyht unto the temple wente. c1450 Jacob's Well (1900) 168 A-forn alle oþere sorwys, þi sorwe muste be al opyn to god-ward. 1531 W. Tyndale Expos. Fyrste Epist. St. Jhon Prol. sig. A.iij But to Godwarde is ther no satissfaction saue faithe in Christes bloude. 1612 T. Taylor Αρχὴν Ἁπάντων: Comm. Epist. Paul to Titus ii. 12 They hope they may haue as good hearts as the best to god-ward. 1676 W. Allen Serious & Friendly Addr. Non-conformists 91 So far as there is any ground to hope well of them in reference to their state Godward. 1728 J. Swift Let. to Pope 16 July in Lett. Dr. Swift (1741) 91 You are the most temperate man God-ward, and the most intemperate your self-ward, of most I have known. 1824 W. Scott Redgauntlet I. xi. 238 His was a sudden call..no time to set his house in order—weel prepared God-ward, no doubt, which is the root of the matter. 1869 W. E. Gladstone Juventus Mundi ix. 376 All other functions of our nature, outside the domain of the life to god-ward. 1903 F. Converse Long Will i. iii. 24 For all the man I am to Godward. 1927 J. Buchan Witch Wood xii. 199 He would be weel prepared Godward, and at ease in his mind about warldly things. 2010 B. Ghezzi Adventures Daily Prayer i. 16 They provide a vocabulary for living Godward, one inspired by God himself. B. adj. Tending or directed towards God. ΘΚΠ the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > [adjective] > directed towards Godward1685 1685 C. Mather Elegy Death N. Collins 10 What God-ward flames did his pure mind afford, Of any Ord'nance dreading a Neglect! 1861 Westm. Rev. Apr. 533 Had he [sc. Cromwell] been merely religious,—had the Godward tendency absorbed his being, and [etc.]. 1867 J. S. B. Monsell Our New Vicar 84 ‘Priest’ and ‘Altar’ speak of his God-ward office: ‘Minister’ and ‘Lord's Table’ refer to his man-ward ministrations. 1883 H. Drummond Nat. Law in Spiritual World (ed. 8) 117 Every Godward aspiration of the soul. 1925 J. H. Leuba Psychol. Relig. Mysticism iv. 88 With ecstasy and buoyancy is associated also the dominance of the godward tendencies. 2001 Relig. Stud. 37 406 So the gist of all this is that I can deal with the Godward aspect of my sinfulness. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adv.adj.a1300
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