Explore a landmark English liturgical text and its musical heritage
This edition presents the First Office Book of the Reformation, historically attributed to John Merbecke, and offers the core prayers, creeds, and communion rites that shaped Anglican worship.
This book provides a window into early modern worship, showing how ancient prayers were adapted for use in English services and set to music. It is a valuable resource for students of liturgy, church history, and sacred music, as well as curious readers interested in the roots of modern Anglican practice.
- Historic prayers and services that echo the Reformation era
- Textual variants and phrasing reveals how worship was rendered in English
- Musical notes accompanying the liturgy for a sense of performance and chant
Ideal for readers of church history, liturgical studies, and musicology who want to understand the origins of English worship and its musical accompaniment.