Morning Prayer (1662 Book of Common Prayer)

LECTIONS. John Calvin on the Psalms. Keil & Delitzsch: Joshua. Matthew Henry: Isaiah. Jamieson, Fausset & Brown: Gospels. Matthew Henry: Revelation. Dr. Robert Reymond: Systematic Theology. Prof. Berkhof, Systematic Theology: Soteriology. Dr. Philip Schaff, Apostolic Christianity, Medieval Christianity and Swiss Reformation. Dr. Philip Schaff: Creeds. Westminster Larger Catechism, 36-39. For Psalm 10, Prof. Calvin notes that God is not an uninvolved Spectator to human affairs, although theological cut-throats (our) amputate unfavorable attributes from God. For Joshua 10, Prof. Keil discusses the Book of Jasher. For Isaiah 1, Prof. Henry talks about redemptive conversions and how that will have the leaders and judicial structure. For the Introduction to the Gospels, Prof. Jamiesson describes more uncial manuscripts, dates and places where held. For Revelation 5, Prof. Henry speaks of John’s weeping and, yet, with joy as he sees the Exalted King with the ability to open the book with the seals. For Bibliology, Prof. Reymond discusses vernacular versions. For Soteriology, Prof. Berkhof gives six characteristics of the mystical union with Christ: organic, vital, mediated by the Holy Spirit, implies reciprocity, is personal and is transforming. For Apostolic Christianity, Mr. Schaff begins his handling of the 9 periods of church history in three parts: ancient, medieval and modern. He will offer the chief documents and histories for each period. For Medieval Christianity, Mr. Schaff discusses the early Celtic Christianity of Ireland, a form long predating the Gregorian efforts from Canterbury. For the Swiss Reformation, Mr. Schaff discusses the half-Reformation in Glarus. For the Creeds, Mr. Schaff diminishes the damnatory clauses of the Athanasian Creed, though used widely, cited in Reformation Confession and 1662 BCP. They lack “Christian charity” on the mediator’s part. For the WLC, 36-39. Q. 38. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God? A. It was requisite that the mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God's justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.