tidings

Noun

Meaning

Account of what has taken place, and was not before known; news.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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The Virgin Mary, being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God. Irenaeus

We want to take good tidings home to our people, that they may sleep in peace. Black Kettle

If I were but sure that I should live to see the coming of the Lord, it would be the joyfulest tidings in the world. O that I might see His kingdom come! It is the characteristic of His saints to love His appearing, and to look for that blessed hope. "The Spirit and the bride say, Come." Richard Baxter

The good tidings which the historian of the past brings with throbbing heart may be lost in a void the very moment he opens his mouth. Walter Benjamin

Ill tidings come soon enough. Dutch Proverb

Rejoice not ever at tidings of ill, but glad let thy soul be in good. Norse Proverb

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