1662 prayer book society of canada

It was thought lost for over two centuries, but was discovered in 1867 in the proverbial government warehouse. The 1662 prayer book was printed but two years after the restoration of the monarchy, and, given the mildly catholic leanings of the monarchy at the time, the 1662 was a surprisingly protestant revision. The 1662 book of common prayer still the official prayer book of the church of england has gone through literally hundreds of printings. Work with theological training institutions to encourage the teaching and use of the bcp. The prayer book society of canada was founded in 1986 by a group of anglicans, both clergy and lay people, who were concerned at the introduction of new alternative services which were in some parishes entirely displacing the use of the book of common prayer. Part 1 and part 2 of my brief reports can be found by clicking on the links. Why we use the 1662 prayer book saint stephens anglican church. Archbishop of canterbury rowan williams was there, along with members of prayer book societies in australia, canada and the u. Baskerville was one of the giants of english typography, making a number of innovations, including the baskerville typeface still in use today. The prayer book society of nova scotia and prince edward island offers a series of events for the 20142015 year.

Following on from yesterdays post, it is worth considering two further aspects of the prayer book traditions form of the nicene creed. The prayer book society and the undergroundpewster. For nearly 500 years, and for countless people, it has provided a background fanfare for a marriage or a funeral march at a burial. The services are the same as in the english book of common prayer, and have been in use in the episcopal church for many years. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic texts of the english language, its prayers and expressions making english what it is today. The prayer book society has produced a series of videos which can be used by anyone seeking guidance on how to conduct services according to the book of. The suggestion that 1662 lacks a coherent eucharistic prayer rests on a rather ahistorical, idealized notion of what a eucharistic prayer should be, rather than on the sacramental teaching and prayer of the western church over centuries with its augustinian character, and to use the only good words to be found in apostolicae curae the native character or spirit of the anglican. Unfollow common prayer hymn book canada to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We look in vain for a prayer that directly addresses a time of any common plague or sickness 1662 bcp. Of these many printings, only a few stand out, chief among which are a series done by john baskerville between 1760 and 1762. Apr 02, 2012 yet, on another level, the prayer book is a reflection of orthodoxy, dignity and beauty in the churchs worship, as the prayer book society puts it.

Why is the 1662 book of common prayer so popular all of a. A number of changes to the rubrics have been made over the years. The coronavirus and the book of common prayer covenant. Three weeks ago it was my privilege to attend the prayer book society usas two and a half day 2018 conference in historic savannah georgia. The 1662 book of common prayer society of archbishop justus. The prayer book society of canada, toronto branch business number. The 1662 book, in the 1693 edition, invites a direct comparison between 1962 and my edition 30 years on. The anglican church of canada did not get its own book of common prayer until 1918. May 14, 2018 it was once again my pleasure to address the annual conference of the prayer book society usa, held in savannah, georgia, january 2426, 2018, at saint johns church. A permanent feature of the church of englands worship and a key source for its doctrine, the book of common prayer is loved for the beauty of its language and its services are widely used. The words of the book of common prayer have permeated deep into the english language all over the world. Baskerville was one of the giants of english typography, making a number of. Not every prayer in the almost 600yearold prayer book tradition of petitioning in time of illness, especially one experienced throughout a society, will ring true to modern sensibilities.

The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the church of england together with the psalter or psalms of david pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops, priests, and deacons. The prayer book society offers fellowship and encouragement to lovers of the 1662 book of common prayer bcp, both clergy and laity, spanning a great breadth of age, background, tradition and churchmanship. Prayer book society usa conference 2018 medieval and. The 2004 book of common prayer of the church of ireland. Chad wohlers has digitised this text instrumental in the drafting of the 1662 book of common prayer. There was a revision in 1962 probably the last anglican prayer book revision to use traditional language and a modernlanguage book of alternative services in 1985. It seeks to foster a rediscovery of the classical anglican way of worship, devotion and reading of scripture, as embodied in the book of common prayer. It itself is the result of more than a century of liturgical. To fully appreciate the impact of the book of common prayer bcp on anglican thought and worship, one must first understand the sixteenth century world from which it emerged.

Prayer book societies around the world represent a broad spectrum of theological perspectives within anglicanism. James, or the use of the forms of the roman canon used in the old sarum rite, york rite. Yet, on another level, the prayer book is a reflection of orthodoxy, dignity and beauty in the churchs worship, as the prayer book society puts it. The society will sponsor a prayer book society study event on saturday, april 28, 2018 from 10. This volume also contains the table of additions and variations permitted in 1962. These three groups i support enormously the prayer book society mainly because of the lectionary, the litany, holy matrimony, and morning and evening prayer. The prayer book tradition a place to belong, a faith to believe, and a rule of life and worship. This is the title of a collection of fourteen essays that has been commissioned and published by the prayer book society in england on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the 1662 book of common prayer the foreword is by the prince of wales, and the authors include such luminaries as p. Since the book of common prayer has come up before, i thought id share a couple of photos featuring the enlarged edition of cambridges 1662 bcp, bound in brown goatskin with artgilt edges. Jan 21, 2007 the green book of common prayer 1662 but in contemporary english by far and away the most used prayer book in the anglican communion, and notably in africa, is the book of common prayer edition 1662 either in its classic english language of prayer or in translation. May 22, 2019 the suggestion that 1662 lacks a coherent eucharistic prayer rests on a rather ahistorical, idealized notion of what a eucharistic prayer should be, rather than on the sacramental teaching and prayer of the western church over centuries with its augustinian character, and to use the only good words to be found in apostolicae curae the native character or spirit of the anglican tradition. The green book of common prayer 1662 but in contemporary. The historical antecedents of the 1662 edition are grounded in the vision of thomas cranmer who compiled the first prayer book in.

Marys, crousetown, as part of the societys annual commemoration of the work and ministry of revd dr. The prayer book society of canada where to worship. The charity is established for the advancement of the christian religion as set forth in the book of common prayer. The prayer book society of canada has sister organizations in great britain under the patronage of charles, prince of wales, the united states, and australia, which share a common mandate and purpose. Then shall be sung or said the creed following, commonly called the nicene creed church of ireland bcp 1926.

The historic heritage of the book of common prayer the. The historical antecedents of the 1662 edition are grounded in the vision of thomas cranmer who compiled the first prayer book in 1549 before it was revised in 1662. The society upholds the maintenance of the prayer book as the official standard of doctrine and worship in the anglican church of canada. It was then published as a folio photographic facsimile in 1870. The book of common prayer of the anglican church of canada. Scottish book of common prayer blue hardback, ns650. The prayer book society of canada, toronto branch charity. It was once again my pleasure to address the annual conference of the prayer book society usa, held in savannah, georgia, january 2426, 2018, at saint johns church. Prayer book society the official instagram presence of the pbs promoting and preserving the use of the 1662 book of common prayer.

Prayer book society of canada charity profile donate. The 1662 book of common prayer oxford university press. Why we use the 1662 prayer book television, it must be conceded, has conferred benefits on society, but along with the good has come an abundance of bad. This model possibly allows for the use of the bas, 1985 of canada and the 1979 prayer book of the usaeven though, it may be recalled. In this revised 1662 form, it has become one of the classic texts of the english language, its prayers and expressions making english what it is today. Merbeckes communion service setting merbeckes wellknown setting of the book of common prayer holy communion service is no longer readily available in print. As much changed in canada in those thirty years as had changed in england in the interval 16621693.

The 1662 book of common prayer of the church of england you can download it by clicking the picture to the left or the link below is still technically the only official prayer book of the church of england, the mother church for the moment at least of the anglican communion. And the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of bishops. Aside from the blurred imprinting a common complaint these days its beautiful. This session will take a look at the book the book of common prayer. The scottish prayer book is the prayer book of the episcopal church of scotland, authorized by the scottish bishops in 1929. The 1979 current edition of the prayer book in the episcopal church in the usa. The green book of common prayer 1662 but in contemporary english by far and away the most used prayer book in the anglican communion, and notably in africa, is the book of common prayer edition 1662 either in its classic english language of prayer or in translation. The book of common prayer is the old and wellloved prayer book of the anglican church, in use since the 16th century. Cambridge 1662 book of common prayer enlarged edition. I was invited to speak on the prayer book and baptism. The book of common prayer is the old and wellloved prayer book of the church of england, in use since the 16th century.

The book of common prayer 1662 last year we celebrated the 400th anniversary of the king james version of the bible. And one of its most serious bits of mischief seems to have gone largely unnoticed. The prayer book society of canada the preface 1662. The full name of the 1662 book of common prayer is the book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the church of england, together with the psalter or psalms of david, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.

Pauls cathedral in london celebrated the occasion on wednesday may 2 with a special service of evensong, or evening prayer, from the 1662 volume, often shortened to the bcp or prayer book. The society, foreward in faith, the prayer book society, and. For anglican scholars and academics, careful study of the origins and evolution of the bcp reveal a text that evoked early christian worship and drew upon continued. This model possibly allows for the use of the bas, 1985 of canada and the 1979 prayer book of the usaeven though, it may be recalled, these two books and 1985 is based on 1979 were designed to undermine and remove the bcp 1662 tradition. Aug 08, 2007 this model possibly allows for the use of the bas, 1985 of canada and the 1979 prayer book of the usaeven though, it may be recalled, these two books and 1985 is based on 1979 were designed to undermine and remove the bcp 1662 tradition. The present canadian bcp is the result of two further reworkings, 1918 and 1962, making it seventh in the revisions. The society is continuing to expand its work substantially both here and overseas. Bcp 1662contemporary language form of it there is an increasing realization and call from a growing number of sources e. Jun 04, 2019 these three groups i support enormously the prayer book society mainly because of the lectionary, the litany, holy matrimony, and morning and evening prayer. This year the history buffs and antiquarians are in joyful mood because it is the 350th anniversary of that famously anglican date 1662.