A Form of Prayer: Issued by Special Command of His Majesty George III, London, 1776 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Julius F. Sachse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332374580 ISBN 13: 9780332374581

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Religious texts from a pivotal era reveal how prayer and patriotism shaped daily life in 1776.

This edition presents the Morning and Evening Prayer services, litany, creeds, and prayers tied to the reign of King George III, issued under royal command and printed in London. Rich in period language, it offers a window into the spiritual routines and national concerns of the time.

• Includes the Order for Morning and Evening Prayer with readings, hymns, and psalms
• Appears alongside prayers for the king, unity of church and state, and forgiveness for national offenses
• Contains the Litany, collect prayers, and the Creed as used in worship
• Illustrates how worship was used to address loyalty, governance, and conflict, including matters related to America

Ideal for readers of historical religious texts, 18th‑century worship practices, and sources that show church and state intersecting in colonial Britain.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332374580
• ISBN 13: 9780332374581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 30