gospel side
noun
often capitalized G
: the left side of an altar or chancel as one faces it
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web On Saturday, fans will get the gospel side of things when a gospel music service will be followed by music from Mondo Cortez & The Chicago Blues Angels and Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials. 
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Then as far as the harmonies and how to construct them, that came from the gospel side. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2019 If future crossover success proved elusive, Mr. Hawkins was a regular at Grammy time on the gospel side, racking up 19 nominations and three more wins with various projects. Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2018 On the gospel side, Tamela Mann rules as Top Gospel Artist of 2017 (and Top Female). Jim Asker, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2017
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 Then as far as the harmonies and how to construct them, that came from the gospel side. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2019 If future crossover success proved elusive, Mr. Hawkins was a regular at Grammy time on the gospel side, racking up 19 nominations and three more wins with various projects. Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2018 On the gospel side, Tamela Mann rules as Top Gospel Artist of 2017 (and Top Female). Jim Asker, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
from the custom of reading the Gospel from this side
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above