Gospel, The Holy.--The title given to the passage from the Gospels read at Holy Communion, commonly called "the Gospel for the Day." During the reading of the Holy Gospel the people are to stand as required by the rubric. This custom is intended to show a reverent regard to the Son of God above all other messengers. Gospel Side.--The north side of the Altar (the left side as we face the Altar) at which the Holy Gospel is read. (See EPISTLE SIDE.) Gospeller.--The Priest or Deacon appointed to read the Holy Gospel at a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, is so, called. Government, Church.--(See EPISCOPACY.) Gown, The Black.--An Academical gown; an official or distinctive dress worn by students and officers of a College or University, and also by officials of a {128} Court of Justice. It is not an ecclesiastical garment, although it was customary during a time of great spiritual decadence in the Church for the gown with bands to be worn during the preaching of the sermon in the service. This, however, has long since been given up; the surplice is more properly worn. Grace.--The word "grace" means a _special favor_, and is applied to the whole obedience, merit, Passion and Death of our Lord and the benefits that flow from them,--justification, wisdom, sanctification, Redemption. The Church, which is the Body of Christ, is called the _Kingdom of Grace_, for in it we become members of Christ and partakers of His grace and heavenly benediction. The Sacraments, as well as other ordinances, are called "means of grace," because they are the appointed instrumentalities whereby God gives grace to His faithful people, to help them in living faithfully and in obtaining Salvation. Gradine.--A name sometimes given to the shelf at the back of the Altar and attached to the wall or reredos, upon which are placed the candlesticks, flowers and other ornaments. There may be two or more such shelves. Gradual.--A portion of Scripture formerly sung after the Epistle for the Day, from the steps of the Pulpit or Altar, and hence called _Gradual_, from the Latin _gradus_, meaning a step. Greek Church.--A name often used for the EASTERN CHURCH (which see). Green.--One of the Church colors, and used during the Epiphany and Trinity Seasons. (See CHURCH COLORS.) {129} Gregorian Music.--The Gregorian tones are certain chants of peculiar beauty and solemnity handed down to us from remote antiquity. They are said to have been set forth in their present form by Gregory the Great in the Sixth Century, from whom they are named. They are numbered from _one_ to _eight_, with a few added supplementary tones of great dignity and beauty. Each tone has various endings. Where the Psalter is sung, the Gregorian chants are usually employed, being sung antiphonally, but the _Glorias_ in full, that is by both sides of the choir together.