To Perform The Mercy: Notes on the Liturgy of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, the 1940 Hymnal and the Canons of the Diocese of the Holy Cros

Our English language owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Book of Common Prayer, which fi rst came out in 1549, and along with the King James Bible, became the spiritual springboard for the spread of the British Empire. These Prayer Book notes are for those interested in learning more about this Anglican distinctive, and our use of it in worship, "to perform the mercy" of our redemption in Christ. It is hoped that clergy, seminarians, lay readers and many among the laity will fi nd the background material presented here useful devotionally and in the celebration of the Liturgy of our Church.

About the Author
Hewett, Paul C.: - The Rt. Rev. Paul C. Hewett is the Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Cross, based in Columbia, South Carolina and one of four jurisdictions in the Anglican Joint Synods. He holds the M.Div. from Philadelphia Divinity School, and an A.B. from Temple University. His interest in the origins of English came from the Book of Common Prayer.