Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Red, CP220 Red Imitation leather Hardback 601B

This is the Church of England's Book of Common Prayer, which is I presume much the same as when Archbishop Cranmer sat down with his clergy over 450 years ago to write it. The current book is well printed and bound, with this edition being contained in a pleasing red cover rather than (in my experience) the conventional black. The main text that changes over the years is the Prayer for the Royal Family, in this edition on pages 14 and 25 (and possibly hiding elsewhere too). Until I reached my late 30s this prayer never changed, but then the sad deaths of Diana and then the Queen Mother altered the wording. Since then there have been several changes, and the 6 May 2023 coronation is reflected in this book with the inclusion of Queen Camilla - see photo. The other text that changes mainly is the Table of Moveable Feasts at the beginning of the book, spread over 3 pages covering 1999 to 2105 (which may, depending on your expectations, be of more relevance to your descendants than to you). If by chance you are less than fully absorbed in listening to a lengthy sermon, you can always look at page lvii for the Table to Find Easter Day, where you can practise dividing by 19 to find the Golden Number for the year you first thought of. If that doesn't push you back into engaging with the service, then may God help you. 5 stars.

Impeccably quality and delivery.

This book is gold. It's basically how to run Anglican church services! I love it. There's loads to do each day in there.The font is small (which could be bad for people with bad eyesight, but if you can cope with small text then it's a great book to have around.If you struggle with your eyesight then I would go for a bigger one, but I love it.

handy size

Good service from seller, this is the prayer book in common use before the Alternative Service Book came out.It's the one I grew up with, beautiful words.

Great

Very pleased with this little book, exactly what I thought it would be. Excellent value, very nice.

As an Anglican from the Free Church of England I love this.