Book of Common Prayer (ECUSA)
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The
Book of
Common
Prayer
and Administration of the Sacraments
and Other Rites
and Ceremonies of the Church
Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David
According to the use of
The Episcopal Church
The Church Hymnal Corporation
and The Seabury Press
[This page contains the Certificate of the original. Note that this electronic text is NOT certified or approved by the Custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer.]
Certificate
I certify that this edition of The Book of Common Prayer
has been compared with a certified copy of the Standard Book,
as the Canon directs, and that it conforms thereto.
Charles Mortimer Guilbert
Custodian of the Standard Book of Common Prayer
September, 1979
Table of Contents
The Ratification of the Book of Common Prayer
The Preface
Concerning the Service of the Church
The Calendar of the Church Year
The Daily Office
Daily Morning Prayer: Rite One
Daily Evening Prayer: Rite One
Daily Morning Prayer: Rite Two
Noonday Prayer
Order of Worship for the Evening
Daily Evening Prayer: Rite Two
Compline
Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families
Table of Suggested Canticles
The Great Litany
The Collects: Traditional
Seasons of the Year
Holy Days
Common of Saints
Various Occasions
The Collects: Contemporary
Seasons of the Year
Holy Days
Common of Saints
Various Occasions
Proper Liturgies for Special Days
Ash Wednesday
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter
Holy Baptism
The Holy Eucharist
An Exhortation
A Penitential Order: Rite One
The Holy Eucharist: Rite One
A Penitential Order: Rite Two
The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two
Prayers of the People
Communion under Special Circumstances
An Order for Celebrating the Holy Eucharist
Pastoral Offices
Confirmation
A Form of Commitment to Christian Service
Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage
The Blessing of a Civil Marriage
An Order for Marriage
Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child
Reconciliation of a Penitent
Ministration to the Sick
Ministration at the Time of Death
Burial of the Dead: Rite One
Burial of the Dead: Rite Two
An Order for Burial
Episcopal Services
Ordination of a Bishop
Ordination of a Priest
Ordination of a Deacon
Litany for Ordinations
Celebration of a New Ministry
Consecration of a Church or Chapel
The Psalter, or Psalms of David
Prayers and Thanksgivings
An Outline of the Faith, or Catechism
Historical Documents of the Church
(including the Articles of Religion)
Tables for Finding the Date of Easter and other Holy Days
The Lectionary
Year A
Year B
Year C
Holy Days
Common of Saints
Various Occasions
Daily Office Lectionary
Seasons of the Year
Holy Days
Special Occasions
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