Book Description This Prayer Book is bound in the finest calfskin leather, with gilt edges and ribbon marker and comes in an attractive slipcase that will protect it throughout its life. The larger type size will prove a boon to people who are visually impaired - or who just require reading comfort. The Book of Common Prayer of 1662 is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England - and one of the classic English texts; its prayers and expressions have helped to mold the English language into what it is today. Such phrases as 'with this ring I thee wed' and 'in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life' have become familiar words with which we mark events in our lives. This Prayer Book provides the complete 1662 services - including the traditional forms of the baptism and marriage ceremoniesnies. It will make a perfect gift for those who want to mark a special occasion with this enduring text.
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer, Large Print Edition: Burgundy calfskin leather
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The Book of Common Prayer, written by Thomas Cranmer in 1662, is not just the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England. It is one of the classic texts of the English language, and many of its phrases and ideas have become common usage. This larger size Prayer Book provides the complete 1662 services, and the larger type size will prove ideal for those who are visually impaired—or those who just require reading comfort. It will make a perfect gift for those who want to mark a special occasion with this enduring text.
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