The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David is the official liturgical text of the Anglican tradition for England, Ireland, and associated churches. First compiled in 1549 under Edward VI, the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) was intended to standardize worship, combining the order of services, sacraments, prayers, and the Psalms into a single volume for use by clergy and laity.
This edition reflects the United Church of England and Ireland, post-1801, following the formal union of the Church of England and the Church of Ireland. It includes Morning and Evening Prayer, Holy Communion, Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Burial, and other rites, alongside the Psalter for use in daily devotion. The BCP has been highly influential, shaping English-language liturgy, prayer practices, and devotional literature worldwide. Its clear structure and poetic phrasing have also had a profound impact on literature, hymnody, and English prose style.
This volume continues to serve as both a practical worship guide and a historical document of Anglican faith and practice.
Additional information
| Weight | 421 g |
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| Dimensions | 9 × 13 cm |
| Publisher | G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode (Printers) |
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| Published On | 1857 |
| Country | London: United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Dimension | 9cm x 13cm |
| Item Weight | 419gm |