The Lesser Hours Of The Sarum Breviary (1889)

The Lesser Hours of the Sarum Breviary is a book published by Swan Sonnenschein and Company in 1889. The Sarum Breviary is a liturgical book used by the Church of England before the Reformation. It contains prayers, hymns, and readings for the daily office of the church. The Lesser Hours refer to the three shorter offices of the day: Terce, Sext, and None. This book provides a complete translation of the Sarum Breviary's Lesser Hours into English, making it accessible to a wider audience. It also includes an introduction explaining the history and significance of the Sarum Breviary. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of liturgy in the Church of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.