The Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Book 2026

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The Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Book 2026 Joseph D. Klotz Paperback, 5.5 x 8.5 inches, 394 pages Prayer offices for each season of the church year (Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Trinity) for morning, midday, evening, and the close of the day; the complete New King James Psalter and the canticles, pointed for chanting; an expanded collection of hymns, sequences, and other chants with music; the Historic Lectionary and the Lessons for Morning and Evening; the Ecumenical Creeds, the Litany, the Suffrages, and prayers for each day of the week; the History of the Passion; and Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism. Price: $14.84 Order the book from Lulu Orders are printed and shipped by Lulu. Looking for the first edition? See The Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Book 2022.

INTRODUCTION

This edition of The Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Book builds upon the foundation laid in the original 2022 volume, refined through ongoing daily use, prayer, and reflection. The first edition served as a practical tool for the laity to enter into the daily rhythm of liturgical prayer, rooted in Scripture, the historic Daily Office, and the confessional Lutheran tradition. Its purpose remains unchanged: to provide Christians with a devotional life shaped not by personal whim or cultural trends, but by the worship patterns of the Church throughout the ages. In this updated edition, the core structure and theological commitments remain intact, while thoughtful revisions have been made to improve clarity, accessibility, and devotional richness.

The most substantial improvement is the expanded collection of Hymns, Sequences, and Other Chants, which has been significantly broadened to accompany the liturgical year more fully and to support those wishing to incorporate sacred song into their daily prayer. Other enhancements include refinements to the lectionary references, improvements to layout for easier use, and additional seasonal prayers and readings to support the Church's calendar. My aim has not been to create something new, but to serve the Church with a resource that fosters heavenly-minded prayer in an earthly pilgrimage. As before, this book is not a replacement for the Divine Service, but a companion to it; a tool to strengthen private devotion, family worship, and the cultivation of a life steeped in the Word of God. May it continue to serve as a small foretaste of the eternal praise to come.

Soli Deo Gloria!
Joseph D. Klotz
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Trinity, 2026

CONTENTS

• Introductions to the 2022 and 2026 Editions
• Chanting the Psalms
• The Prayer Offices
  • Liturgies for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Trinity
  • Festivals of the Church and Festival Dates, 2023-2055
  • The Historic Lectionary
  • Lessons for Morning and Evening
• The Psalter
  • The Canticles
  • The Psalms (New King James Version), pointed for chanting
• Hymns, Sequences, and Other Chants (57 hymns and chants with music)
• Prayers
  • The Ecumenical Creeds
  • Prayers for Each Day of the Week
  • The Suffrages, Morning Suffrages, and Evening Suffrages
  • The Bidding Prayer
  • Prayers of the Church
  • The Litany
  • Additional Prayers
• Additional Readings
  • The History of the Passion and Death of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
  • Readings for Seasons and Festivals
  • Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism
  • Christian Questions with Their Answers
• Index of Hymns (by author, tune, meter, and composer)

COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSIONS

The Evangelical Lutheran Prayer Book 2026. © 2026 Joseph D. Klotz. All rights reserved.

Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

The method and tones for chanting the Psalms are taken from Lutheran Worship (1982, Concordia Publishing House), and are used by permission of the publisher.

The Small Catechism is taken from Triglot Concordia: The Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church (St. Louis: Concordia, 1921). The History of the Passion is taken from the 1921 edition of Liturgy and Agenda.