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2015 Reprint of 1961 Edition. Full Facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The liturgies of the Word and the Lord's Supper that are included in this volume range from those of the church fathers Justin Martyr and Hippolytus through the Roman Mass (in both Latin and English), to the great Reformation liturgies of Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Knox, Baxter, and Wesley, as well as the Middleburg Liturgy of the English Puritans and the Westminster Directory. In addition to his translations, Thompson draws upon copies of many original documents to insure accuracy. An introduction, which places the liturgy within its tradition, accompanies each text. CONTENTS: The first apology of Justin Martyr -- The apostolic tradition of Hippolytus -- The mass -- Martin Luther, Formula missae and Deutsche messe -- Ulrich Zwingli, the Zurich liturgy -- Martin Bucer, the Strassburg liturgy -- John Calvin, The Form of church prayers -- The first and second prayer books of King Edward VI -- John Knox, the Forme of prayers -- The Middleburg liturgy of the English Puritans -- The Westminster directory -- Richard Baxter, the Savoy liturgy -- John Wesley, The Sunday service.