The First English Prayer Book

In 1549 Thomas Cranmer published the first Prayer Book in English. Based on a medieval form of worship, its language is both sublime and majestic. This new edition presents Cranmer's services in a form which is practical, accessible and easy to follow. In 1549 Thomas Cranmer published the first "Prayer Book" in English. Based on a medieval form of worship, its language is both sublime and majestic. "Later Prayer Books" produced by the Anglican Communion are derived from it - and in the eyes of many are inferior. All Christian denominations in England and America owe an incalculable debt to Cranmer's pioneering work. This new edition presents Cranmer's services in a form which is practical, accessible and easy to follow. This is the first edition designed for use in worship since the original publication over 450 years ago. As in the original, the instructions - the "rubrics" - are printed in red. The present publishers hope that churches and informal Christian groups may use if for occasional - or even regular - acts of worship.

Deckhead: A beautiful gift edition of the very first Prayer Book, written by Thomas Cranmer in 1549In 1549 Thomas Cranmer published the first Prayer Book in English. Based on medieval forms of worship, its language is both sublime and majestic. Later Prayer Books produced by the various members of the Anglican Communion are derived from this resource, owing an incalculable debt to Cranmer's pioneering work.This new edition presents Cranmer's services in a form that is practical, accessible, and easy to follow. In an edition designed for worship, the instructions-the 'rubrics'-are printed in red. The services included in this beautiful gift volume include: Matins, Evensong, Holy Communion, Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, Visitation of the Sick, Burial of the Dead, The Litany, Catechism, and the Collects, Epistles, and Gospels assigned for various days.