common prayer

noun

1. prayer for reciting by a group of worshipers, especially the liturgy for public worship prescribed by the Church of England.
2. (initial capital letters) Book of Common Prayer.

common prayer

noun

1. the liturgy of public services of the Church of England, esp Morning and Evening Prayer

Word History and Origins

Origin of common prayer¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Example Sentences

God Talk James Wood, The New Yorker The Book of Common Prayer at 350.

From The Daily Beast

So to church, where we had common prayer, and a dull sermon by one Mr. Case, who yet I heard sing very well.

From Project Gutenberg

This part of the new Book of Common Prayer has a special interest and significance.

From Project Gutenberg

The name "Common Prayer," which was given to the new Liturgy, marked its real import.

From Project Gutenberg

Her system of conformity received a heavy blow from the decision of the Papacy that attendance at the common prayer was unlawful.

From Project Gutenberg

The common-prayer, an organ, a musical instrument in a church, was "not of God."

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