Book Of Common Prayer: With Historical Notes (1881)

The Book of Common Prayer: With Historical Notes is a comprehensive guide to the Book of Common Prayer, first published in 1881 by James Cornford. The Book of Common Prayer is a collection of prayers, liturgies, and church services used by the Anglican Church and other Christian denominations. This edition of the book includes historical notes that provide context and insight into the development of the Book of Common Prayer. Cornford's notes cover the history of the book from its origins in the 16th century to its use in the 19th century. The book is divided into sections, each containing prayers and liturgies for different occasions. These include services for morning and evening prayer, Holy Communion, baptism, marriage, and funerals. The text is written in traditional English, with many prayers and passages taken directly from the Bible. The Book of Common Prayer has been an important part of Christian worship for centuries, and this edition with historical notes provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of this influential text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.