The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one of the most beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and remains a definitive expression of Anglican identity today. It is still widely used around the world, in public worship and private devotion, and is revered for both its linguistic and theological virtues. But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents several difficulties for contemporary users, especially those outside the Church of England. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the text for contemporary use. State prayers of England have been replaced with prayers that can be used regardless of nation or polity. Obscure words and phrases have been modestly revised-but always with a view towards preserving the prayer book's own cadence. Finally, a selection of treasured prayers from later Anglican tradition has been appended. The 1662 prayer book remains a vital resource today, both in the Anglican Communion and for Christians everywhere. Here it is presented for continued use for today's Christians throughout the world.

The PrefacesHow the Psalms and Scriptures Are to Be ReadThe Tables, Rules, and Calendar of LessonsMorning PrayerEvening PrayerThe Creed of St. AthanasiusThe LitanyPrayers and ThanksgivingsThe Collects, Epistles, and GospelsThe Holy CommunionBaptism Both Public and PrivateBaptism for Those of Riper YearsThe Catechism, with ConfirmationThe Solemnization of MatrimonyThe Visitation and Communion of the SickThe Burial of the DeadThe Thanksgiving of Women after ChildbirthA ComminationThe PsalterForms of Prayer to Be Used at SeaThe OrdinalArticles of ReligionThe Editors to the ReaderAppendicesA Sermon on the Salvation of MankindAdditional Prayers and ThanksgivingsAdditional RubricsAn Alternative Table of LessonsThe Glossary