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[[Image:Episcopal_1928_BCP.jpg|thumb|150px|Recent printing of the Episcopal Church 1928 Book of Common Prayer]]
The '''Book of Common Prayer''' is the principal book of [[worship]] used within the churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion, including the [[Church of England]] and the [[Episcopal Church]] in the United States. Each country's Anglican church will generally publish its own Book of Common Prayer.
The '''Book of Common Prayer''' is the principal book of [[worship]] used within the churches of the worldwide Anglican Communion, including the [[Church of England]] and the [[Episcopal Church]] in the United States. Each country's Anglican church will generally publish its own Book of Common Prayer.
The Church of England issued their first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. A major revision occurred in 1662. The 1662 book has been reissued many times and translated into several languages.
The Church of England issued their first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. A major revision occurred in 1662. The 1662 book has been reissued many times and translated into several languages.
In the Episcopal Church in the United States, the first version specifically for the U.S. Episcopal Church was published in 1789. (Prior to the [[American Revolution]], the Church of England's prayer book was used.) Revised versions were issued in 1892 and 1928. A more substantial revision was made in 1979, which was controversial over the toning down of language regarding [[sin]], and the introduction of a choice of two different rites, one of them in modernized language. The 1979 version is the most recent, and is used in the Episcopal Church USA. The 1928 version is used by most [[Continuing Anglican]] churches.
In the Episcopal Church in the United States, the first version specifically for the U.S. Episcopal Church was published in 1789. (Prior to the [[American Revolution]], the Church of England's prayer book was used.) Revised versions were issued in 1892 and 1928. A more substantial revision was made in 1979, which was controversial over the toning down of language regarding [[sin]], and the introduction of a choice of two different rites, one of them in modernized language. The 1979 version is the most recent, and is used in the Episcopal Church USA. The 1928 version remains in print and is used by most [[Continuing Anglican]] churches.
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