Archbishop Thomas Cranmer was a visionary walking a difficult path to bring Reformed Christianity to England. Henry VIII if anything remained Roman Catholic while making himself head of the English church, but his appointed Archbishop of Canterbury was solidly and biblically reformed. In developing the prayer book, Cranmer skillfully achieved several goals:

1. Unify all worship and practice into one "common" prayer book for clergy and laity.

2. Put it in English (not Latin).

3. Incorporate solidly reformed doctrine in place of the theology of Rome.

4. Reinforce belief regularly.

The work of this brave man, martyred for his faith, gives us a treasured legacy to this day.