Poland, S. J., of St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Martin I. J. Griffin, of Philadelphia, has also been interested in calling my attention to many issues of liturgical works that otherwise might have escaped my notice. Mr. Charles A. Murphy, of the well known publishing firm of John Murphy & Co., of Baltimore, has forwarded rare books for my examination, and communicated valuable information. Mr. Richard R. Elliott, of Detroit, Mich., has aided me in clearing up some obscure points connected with Indian books of devotion. In seeking data relating to the ritual of the American Episcopal Church, I cannot too profoundly thank the authorities of the Maryland Episcopal Library of Baltimore, for their kindness in expressing me from time to time such books as I desired to examine. The librarian, Miss M. H. Whittingham, has extended every courtesy, and offered many suggestions that have been appreciated, because of her familiarity with the fine collection of liturgical works left by her father, the lamented Bishop of Maryland. The Episcopal Divinity School of Philadelphia also extended like privileges, having sent me various liturgical volumes, such as I selected from the catalogue of the institution. The librarian, the Rev. L. M. Robinson, an enthusiastic student of liturgics, has been a ready and reliable helper in many ways. For the loan of books, and valuable suggestions, I cannot too heartily thank the Rt. Rev. William S. Perry, D.D., LL.D., D.C.L., Bishop of Iowa. The several editions of prayer books published in Canada have been investigated by the aid of Mr. C. C. James, of Toronto, who has pursued the subject with patient research and continued interest. The Hon. Judge Baby, of Montreal, through his valuable collection of prayer books in the languages of the Indian tribes, has also been of much assistance. Mr. Philéas Gagnon, of Quebec, a bibliophile of wide reputation, has promptly furnished desirable details, that have been used in every case. Many facts in relation to the Liturgy of the United Brethren, or Moravians, have been recorded through the kindly assistance of the Rt. Rev. J. M. Levering, D. D., of Bethlehem, Pa., Mr. John W. Jordan, of the Pennsylvania Historical Society, Philadelphia, and the Rev. C. A. Haehnle, of Chaska, Minnesota. In investigating the various service books of the Swedenborgians, I have received much information from the Rev. Frank Sewall, of Washington, D. C., who has compiled a liturgy, and the Rev. Edward C. Mitchell, of St. Paul, Minn. In the study of the ritual of the Jews, I have been most fortunate in having the co-operation of Mr. George Alexander Kohut, of New York City, an acknowledged authority in Jewish literature. His private library of over ten thousand volumes, composed mainly of oriental and rabbinical writings, has enabled him to speak clearly and positively on subjects pertaining to the ancient ritual of the Israelites. The learned Rabbi of New York City, the Rev. K. Kohler, D.D., has also been serviceable in pointing out the distinctive features that characterize the modern service books of the Jews. The Rev. Joseph A. Seiss, D.D., of Philadelphia, aided me in securing information relating to the liturgical forms used by the Evangelical Lutherans, and the Rev. Charles G. Fisher, D.D., of the same city, was also helpful in furnishing the desired details of the books of worship of the German Reformed Church. The Rev. C. E. Vedder, D. D., of Charleston, S. C., and the Rev. D. J. Brimm, of Columbia, in the same State, have been responsive in supplying historical matter touching upon the interesting liturgy of the Huguenots. Mr. William L. Brower, of New York City, and the Rev. E. T. Corwin, D.D., of Greendale, N. Y., have rendered acceptable service in sending material pertaining to the prayer books of the Reformed Dutch Church. In the general work of the book, that indefatigable Bible and Prayer Book collector, Mr. Howard Edwards, of Philadelphia, has always been stimulative and suggestive. Mr. Charles T. Dukelow, of Boston, has also been of service in many obliging ways. During several visits to the Lenox Library, I have received from the librarian, Mr. Wilberforce Eames, every facility in the examination of liturgical volumes, for which I am grateful. As it was not possible to go into all the details in the body of this work, of the many editions of prayer books that have been published in this country, a list of such books issued prior to 1861 has been given in Appendix C. While it is not claimed for this list that it is exhaustive, it is hoped that it contains under the several dates the titles of such rare and valuable prayer books as collectors and librarians desire. If the publication of this book leads to a better preservation of prayer books, it will have accomplished at least one good result. ST. PAUL, MINN., June 18, 1896, J. W. CONTENTS. EARLY PRAYER BOOKS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA...... THE REVISED AND PROPOSED BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER OF 1786, OF THE AMERICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH.. PRAYER BOOK OF THE EVANGELICAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH... 152 |