Book Of Common Prayer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Book Of Common Prayer.

The Book of Common Prayer is a liturgical text used in the Anglican tradition. Its origins date back to the 16th century when it was first introduced in the Church of England during the Reformation. Compiled by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, the Book of Common Prayer provides a structured order of worship, including prayers, hymns, and Scripture readings, for Anglican churches worldwide. It has played a significant role in shaping Anglican worship and has been revised and adapted over the years. The Book of Common Prayer is considered a cherished and central part of Anglican liturgy and identity.

We therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth,

We therefore commit his body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in sure and certain hope of the Resurrection.

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Death

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done

We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.

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Honesty

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live, and

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He comet up, and is cut down, like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay.

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Life