THE ANNOTATED

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER:

BEING AN

HISTORICAL, RITUAL, AND THEOLOGICAL COMMENTARY

ON THE DEVOTIONAL SYSTEM

OF

The Church of England.

EDITED BY THE

REV. JOHN HENRY BLUNT, M.A., F.S.A.,

AUTHOR OF THE PRACTICE OF PASTORAL WORK,” “HOUSEHOLD THEOLOGY," &c. &c.

"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.'-JEREMIAH Vi. 16.

RIVINGTONS,

WATERLOO PLACE, LONDON;

HIGH STREET, OXFORD;

TRINITY STREET, CAMBRIDGE.

PREFACE

List of Authorities

Chronological Table

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

An Historical Introduction to the Prayer Book .

A Ritual Introduction to the Prayer Book

Section I. The Principles of Ceremonial Worship

Section II. The Manner of performing Divine Service. By Rev. J. B. Dykes, Mus. D.
Section III. The Accessories of Divine Service. By Rev. T. W. Perry

The Order for the Holy Communion, with Notes. By Rev. P. G. Medd, and the Editor
An Appendix to the Communion Office. By Rev. P. G. Medd.

An Introduction to the Offices for Holy Baptism

The Form and Manner of Ordering of Priests, with Notes. Ditto
The Form of Ordaining or Consecrating of an Archbishop or Bishop, with Notes.
GENERAL APPENDIX-

I. The State Services. By Rev. W. D. Macray

II. The Scottish Prayer Book of 1637. By Rev. W. Bright

III. The Irish Prayer Book. By Rev. W. D. Macray

IV. Additional Note on the Latin Prayer Book

V. Additional Note on the Litany