The Liturgy of Our Churches

I. The Meaning of “liturgy”. A. Definition. 1. Webster: a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship. 2. We might explain it this way: the liturgy consists of all the parts of our public worship service as well as the particular position of each part in the whole service. B. Thus the liturgy includes the following: 1. The Salutation and Benediction. 2. The congregational singing. 3. The congregational prayer. 4. The sermon. 5. The special forms for worship. a. The Baptism...