Explore the complex process of revising the Book of Common Prayer in this insightful review. Charles Lewis Slattery examines the report of the Joint Commission on the Book of Common Prayer, appointed by the General Convention of 1913, providing context and analysis for the proposed revisions. With a deep understanding of liturgical history and practice, Slattery presents a compelling case for the importance of thoughtful, intentional prayer.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.