- Hardcover: 896 pages
- Publisher: Church House Publishing (29 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0715120735
- ISBN-13: 978-0715120736
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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In 2002, a preliminary edition of Daily Prayer was published. We have now sold over 25,000 copies of that edition and the anticipation for the final edition is high. Daily Prayer is designed to nourish the daily praying tradition of the Church of England. The patterns in the volume embrace the three key elements of praise, intercession and engagement with Scripture. The material may be used in small groups or individually. Daily Prayer is offered as a resource for all members of the Anglican Church. It includes: Forms of Penitence; The Lord's Prayer; The Apostles' Creed; Prayer During the Day; Morning and Evening Prayer; Night Prayer (Compline); Prayers, Collects and Refrains; Canticles; The Psalter
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88 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Church of England's Liturgical Commission and Church House Publishing are to be congratulated for the outstanding work done in producing the definitive edition of "Common Worship: Daily Prayer." This revision of the Church's daily round of prayer should set the standard for other revisions throughout the Anglican Communion. Particularly noteworthy is the overall structure of these offices, their flexibility, and the tone and mood set with each seasonal variation. You begin to wonder at how so much could be included in so small a book! I especially appreciate the many scriptural canticles (pp. 548-644) and the options of beginning Morning Prayer with "The Acclamation of Christ at the Dawning of the Day" (p. 108) and Evening Prayer with the ancient ceremony of the "Blessing of Light" (p. 110).
While much that is good can be found here, there are also some things which, to my mind, require closer scrutiny. Verse 3 of Psalm 3 (p. 651) where God is referred to as "the lifter up of my head" and verse 2b of Psalm 115 (p. 823) "Where is now their God" seem awkward and unfortunate renderings. Because of their importance to these offices, a thorough review of the Psalms for translation and euphony is in order (while not perfect, the inclusive language version of the Grail Psalms might be considered). Most of the Forms of Intercession (pp. 366-399) are absolutely right on (see pp. 376, 394-395) while some need further work (see p. 374, which strikes me at least as too wordy and preachy).
These minor problems should not, however, detract from the great achievement overall of "Common Worship: Daily Prayer"--to make available to the ordained and non-ordained alike a round of daily prayer that is simple enough to be used widely, flexible enough to allow for local adaptation, and of ample inspiration and appeal as to invite use in daily prayer. I will continue to use it as part of my own daily spiritual discipline.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent collection of Offices and prayers, it is rich in variety and is easy to use once you get the hang of it. It is a great buy and I use it every day.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once I worked out how to use it, this book has transformed my prayer life. It's really flexible so you can use the four services a day or just one. It's great for getting to grips with liturgy and scripture, and I'd recommend it for all those who are seeking to become more intentional about their prayer life, because this structure is a brilliant guide. I feel much more connected with my Christian heritage as well.
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Improvement of spiritual discipline
Since obtaining my copy I have found it useful in developing my own daily prayers. It is a rich resource that has introduced me to new material. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. M. Parnell
From a very ordinary christian..
I had long left a liturgical approach to prayer behind, but I decided to try a more formal approach and started with this book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Miss S. A. Munn
too complicated, too simple
*Subsequently Edited* *rating changed from 2 to 3-stars*
I'm a bit disappointed with this for two reasons;
i) Its overly complicated for the purpose of my... Read more
I'm a bit disappointed with this for two reasons;
i) Its overly complicated for the purpose of my... Read more
Published 12 months ago by CJ, London
Common Worship: Daily Prayer
This books is clearly set out and gives a variety of guides and orders for prayer - an excellent resource
Published 18 months ago by Miss Margaret E Dudley
This came in VERY GOOD condition
This came in VERY GOOD condition
I look forward to using it for my personal Daily Office.
God bless,
david
I look forward to using it for my personal Daily Office.
God bless,
david
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. D. Bradwell
Book of Common Worship
This is the modern version of the Book of Common Prayer. This is the version now mostly used in churches. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Mrs. P. A. Ward
Nice volume, well presented liturgy
If you're reading this far, you probably already know that this volume is the standard daily services of prayer used by clergy in the Church of England morning and evening. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by J. Jennings
Ribbons
This leather bound edition has a lovely quality feel to it but, as with all the Common Worship series,the ribbons have a tendancy to fray.
Published on 25 Mar 2009 by Clementalexandria
Roll Over Archbishop Cranmer
I would not consider myself as a reactionary Anglican, but this 'finished' edition of Daily Prayer makes me long for the straight forward and more accessible Book of Common Prayer... Read more
Published on 11 July 2005
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