The 1892 General Convention report that shaped a standard Book of Common Prayer and its appendix.
This historical volume outlines how a joint committee prepared a unified prayer book, including text decisions, punctuation rules, and printing considerations. It offers insight into the process, the debates, and the practical outcomes that guided later editions.
This edition compiles the committee’s approach to aligning texts with earlier standards, notes on punctuation and capitalization, and the handling of scripture passages drawn from the Authorized Version. It also documents the collaborations with scholars, editors, and libraries that informed the final standard, along with notes on typography, pagination, and the inclusion of an appendix with varied readings. The work remains a key reference for understanding how the Standard Book of Common Prayer evolved in the late 19th century.
- Historical context and scope of the standardization effort
- Guiding principles for text, spelling, and punctuation
- Detailed notes on changes adopted since earlier editions
- Appendix with various readings and scholarly contributions
Ideal for readers of church history, liturgy, and the development of the Book of Common Prayer, this volume offers a concise, document‑based view of a pivotal moment in American Episcopal liturgical practice.