The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies (1789)

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies is a religious text published in 1789 by the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America. It serves as a guidebook for worship services and includes prayers, hymns, and liturgical practices. The book is divided into sections for daily prayers, Sunday worship, holy days, and special occasions such as weddings and funerals. It also includes the administration of the sacraments, such as baptism and communion, and other rites and ceremonies. The Book of Common Prayer has been revised and updated several times over the years, but the 1789 version remains an important piece of religious history in the United States.As Revised And Proposed To The Use Of The Protestant Episcopal Church At The Convention Of Said Church In The States Of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia And South Carolina, Held In Philadelphia From September 27 To October 7th, 1785.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.