What does the cryptic crossword clue ""Mountain church," a gospel standard (9)" mean?

The definition is "standard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BEN (synonym of ""Mountain") + CH (synonym of "church,"") + MARK (synonym of "gospel"); definition: "standard" The answer is BENCHMARK.

"Mountain church," a gospel standard (9)

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