1846 book of common prayer

Book of common prayer, laid it down as a rule, that the particular forms of divine worship, and the rites and ceremonies appointed to be used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent, and alterable. Charles wheatly 16861742 was an english clergyman, known for writings on the book of common prayer. Contemporary black morocco, gilt, rebacked to style. The book of common prayer has shaped english spirituality for nearly 450 years. New york bible and common prayer book society, 1848. The book of common prayer contains a section with special prayers for rain, for fair weather, for protection against dearth and famine, for salvation from war and tumults. The influence of book of common prayer has permeated into many worship. Find the book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments by at biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A rational illustration of the book of common prayer by charles wheatly 1846. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments by.

Online database driven book of common prayer, founded in 2006. Francis aidan gasquet 18461929 was an english benedictine monk and. Book of common prayer bcp is the short title of a number of related prayer books used in the anglican communion, as well as by other christian churches. The book of common prayer is still a big deal alan jacobs explains why the nearly 500yearold anglican prayer book retains its influence, and why it. The book of common prayer is one of the major works of english. Later editions were 1794, 1802, 1810, 1819, 1839, 1845, 1846, 1848, 1849, 1852, 1853, 1867, 1871, and 1890. The book of common prayer eyre 1846 selfcased leather. First published in 16th century england, this literary and theological masterpiece is the primary liturgical prayer book of the episcopal church in the united. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments.