The Book of Common Prayer and The Scottish Liturgy (Hardcover)

This complete edition of the Book of Common Prayer with the Scottish Liturgy dates to 1912 includes all of the original charts and calendars listing the ceremonial religious events. This, together with all prayers, psalms and liturgical instructions. This superb record of the Scottish Episcopal Church details how the church functioned day-to-day, and the prayers which were approved for use by serving ministers. Beginning with a series of charts which chronicle the important dates and festivals of the Christian year, the book progresses to include a variety of different traditions; for instance how priests must conduct baptism of babies and adults, render religious assistance to the sick and dying, and properly oversee burials. The Book of Common Prayer contains entries relevant to the occasions and times of the year. Both it and the liturgical portions of this book frequently reference the Holy Bible, that the traditions and instructions espoused are shown to rightly reflect the Biblical lore.