England's Prayer Book: A Short Exposition Of The Services (1872)

By Thomas Burr Sikes

Book Overview

England's Prayer Book: A Short Exposition of the Services is a book written by Thomas Burr Sikes and originally published in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive explanation of the services contained within the Anglican Church's Book of Common Prayer, which is used in the Church of England and other Anglican churches around the world.Sikes begins by discussing the history and development of the Book of Common Prayer, explaining how it has evolved over time and the various revisions that have been made to it. He then goes on to provide a detailed explanation of each of the services contained within the book, including Morning and Evening Prayer, the Litany, Holy Communion, and the various offices for baptism, marriage, and burial.Throughout the book, Sikes provides insights into the meaning and significance of the various prayers and rituals, as well as offering practical advice on how to use the Book of Common Prayer in daily life. He also includes a number of helpful appendices, including a glossary of terms and a guide to the liturgical calendar.Overall, England's Prayer Book: A Short Exposition of the Services is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Anglican Church's liturgy and traditions.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104740389
• ISBN13: 9781104740382
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"