The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the
Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662
form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers
and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is
today. Cambridge's new editions of the Prayer Book have been freshly
typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital typeface to give a
clear printing image and greater readability. Nevertheless its fomat and
page layout follows the previous version of the Standard Edition Prayer
Book (originally produced in the early 20th century) page for page. It
provides the complete 1662 services - including the traditional forms of
the baptism and marriage services - which have together influenced much
of the English language. This book comes in a black imitation leather
hardback binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.