Academic Reading
4/23/26
Jasper, R.C.D. & Cuming, G.J. (1990). "Ch. 34: John Knox: The Form of Prayers and Ministration of the Sacraments 1556." (pp. 250-257). In Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed. 3rd Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. (Personal Library)
Among those in Frankfurt-on-Main who favored Calvin's rite was John Knox, who, in 1555 prepared a liturgy which he hoped would appeal both to the followers of Calvin and to those who preferred Cranmer's 1552 prayer book (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). The Form of Prayers was never adopted until revised early in 1556, representing the first English language Calvinist (Reformed) liturgy.
In 1559, the English exiles in Geneva returned home due to the toleration of Queen Elizabeth. Knox returned to Scotland, where in 1560 the Church of Scotland called for Genevan rite sacraments (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). By 1564 The Form of Prayers became the standard in Scotland, gradually becoming known as The Book of Common Order, and remaining in use until 1645.
The liturgy allowed much room for the minister's discretion (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). Communion, though, according to the rubric, was monthly, was actually normally celebrated quarterly (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). Most of the service was led from the pulpit.
In this liturgy, since the minister was in the pulpit, the preparation of the bread and wine was done by assistants (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). The minister read an Institution narrative based on 1 Corinthians chapter 11, but paraphrased. Jasper and Cuming say, "Clearly it was in no sense consecratory but was the warrant in Scripture for what was about to take place' (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). The communicants and pastor would then sit together at the Table. A number of prayers would follow, but no specific consecration of elements.
After a brief bibliography (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 252) Jasper and Cuming provide the eucharistic portions of the liturgy.
4/23/26
Jasper, R.C.D. & Cuming, G.J. (1990). "Ch. 34: John Knox: The Form of Prayers and Ministration of the Sacraments 1556." (pp. 250-257). In Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed. 3rd Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. (Personal Library)
Among those in Frankfurt-on-Main who favored Calvin's rite was John Knox, who, in 1555 prepared a liturgy which he hoped would appeal both to the followers of Calvin and to those who preferred Cranmer's 1552 prayer book (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). The Form of Prayers was never adopted until revised early in 1556, representing the first English language Calvinist (Reformed) liturgy.
In 1559, the English exiles in Geneva returned home due to the toleration of Queen Elizabeth. Knox returned to Scotland, where in 1560 the Church of Scotland called for Genevan rite sacraments (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). By 1564 The Form of Prayers became the standard in Scotland, gradually becoming known as The Book of Common Order, and remaining in use until 1645.
The liturgy allowed much room for the minister's discretion (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 250). Communion, though, according to the rubric, was monthly, was actually normally celebrated quarterly (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). Most of the service was led from the pulpit.
In this liturgy, since the minister was in the pulpit, the preparation of the bread and wine was done by assistants (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). The minister read an Institution narrative based on 1 Corinthians chapter 11, but paraphrased. Jasper and Cuming say, "Clearly it was in no sense consecratory but was the warrant in Scripture for what was about to take place' (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 251). The communicants and pastor would then sit together at the Table. A number of prayers would follow, but no specific consecration of elements.
After a brief bibliography (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 252) Jasper and Cuming provide the eucharistic portions of the liturgy.
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