1979 Book of Common Prayer: Economy Edition: and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church: Economy Edition

At first I thought this’BCP’ was too small to be usable. But, on closer look, the print is small, but so well presented I think it is very readable. The book size is small enough that it will fit in any travel bag. So, first check that this size book and print are ok for you. The book itself is beautifully made, the cover is smooth and flexible, the pages slide well and the text looks great. This is the complete current Episcopal church Book of Common Prayer, so it’s the same text American Episcopalians use daily/weekly in church, whether it’s Rite one or Rite two. For me the best part of the bcp are the prayers. The book is 1,001 small pages of great prayers. Including a fine translation of the psalms. There are formal liturgy for every occasion. There are guides for prayer throughout the day, and prayers for every situation and time in life. I’m biased, but it’s my experience that Episcopalians are good at prayer, and very good at writing prayers. I hope you find this helpful.

A lovey little pray book.

This is not prayer book in the true sense of the word. It is more for someone who is going to be an officiant at a funeral, wedding etc. There are lots of prayers in it, order of service etc, plus all the stuff about conducting a funeral, baptism, wedding etc. So if this is your goal, this is the book for you. If you just want a book of prayers, this is not it. Amazon was very nice about it though. We got a refund for the full amount.

Es un libro pequeño pero la tipografía es muy pequeña y difícil de leer. Sería mejor un poco más grueso y con una fuente más grande (aunque sé que esto aumentaría el coste).

As a newly minted Episcopalian, I have come to like the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) very much. In fact, I use it almost exclusively alongside my Bible for my daily devotions. I bought this 1979 BCP Economy Edition because I wanted something small and portable that I could carry with my Bible when I'm away from home. This 1979 BCP Economy Edition fills my requirements perfectly. It's a great size for portability (approximately 6.5" x 4.75" x 1"), so I can slip it easily into the same carry case as my Bible. Despite its diminutive size, the font is plenty large enough for me to read easily. The binding is glued, and the cover is made from a faux leather material. It comes with one thin black ribbon marker, and the page edges are stained with a gold-colored paint. The paper seems quite durable. Overall, this 1979 BCP Economy Edition does seem to be well made. I should be able to get several years of use from it before it wears out. Recommended.