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also includes hymns
[[Image:Episcopal_1928_BCP.jpg|thumb|150px|Recent printing of the Episcopal Church 1928 Book of Common Prayer]]
[[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, which typically includes both prayers and hymns.
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.