1662 Book of Common Prayer

Below you can find the 1662 in its original format, it still uses language regarding the Queen. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer International Edition is also available CLICK HERE for a link to purchase.



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The Book of Common Prayer 1662 and the 2019 ACNA BCP are both aesthetically pleasing manifestations of Anglican worship and spirituality. They share a common heritage and a common faith, but they also have some variations and adaptations to accommodate different contexts and requirements.

 The Book of Common Prayer 1662 is the traditional and historical prayer book of the Church of England, and the progenitor of all subsequent Anglican prayer books. It encompasses the liturgies for the daily office, the holy communion, the baptism, the confirmation, the marriage, the burial, and other occasional services, as well as the Psalter, the lectionary, the calendar, the catechism, and the articles of religion. It is composed in elegant and poetic Early Modern English, reflecting the theology and piety of the English Reformation and the Caroline Divines. It remains the official prayer book of the Church of England and is extensively utilized by Anglicans worldwide who value its beauty, simplicity, and orthodoxy.