The Book of Common Prayer is the title given to a number of liturgical texts which have codified the normative liturgy of the Anglican churches since the earliest days of the Church of England.
The first BCP was composed largely by Thomas Cranmer and was authorized in 1549.
English Editions:
- Book of Common Prayer, 1549
- Book of Common Prayer, 1552
- Book of Common Prayer, 1559
- Book of Common Prayer, 1662
Scottish Editions:
- Book of Common Prayer, 1637
Irish Editions:
- Book of Common Prayer, 1877
American Editions:
- Book of Common Prayer, 1786
- Book of Common Prayer, 1892
- Book of Common Prayer, 1928
- Book of Common Prayer, 1979
Canadian Editions:
- Book of Common Prayer, 1918
- Book of Common Prayer, 1959/62