Bible Encyclopedias
Canticum Graduivm.
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
The Gradual Psalms were sometimes so called. They were recited in the following order: the first five, with "Repose eternal," etc., and followed by a few versicles; were said "for the dead". The next ten, each with "Gloria;" five" for the congregation," and five "for households;" each group being followed by a few versicles and collect.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Canticum Graduivm.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/c/canticum-graduivm.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.