The Traditional Anglican Liturgy (1662) Part I

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The Reform of the liturgy in England began in 1540 under the leadership of Thomas Cranmer. The Book of Common Prayer was revised again in 1552, and a final revision was completed in 1662. The service below is from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Introduction

Soon after Henry VIII's break with the papacy, efforts toward liturgical reform began to gain momentum in England. It was not until 1549, however, after Edward VI had ascended the throne, that the first comprehensive reformed liturgy was...

 

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