Book Title: The book of common-prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Church of England : together with the psalter or psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.

Author: Church of England.

Image Title: Execution of King Charles I

Scripture Reference:

• Lamentations 4 (further images / scripture text)
• Genesis 49 (further images / scripture text)

Description: After Cromwell’s forces defeat the Scots in the Battle of Preston (upper left) and after a contentious treason trial (upper right), King Charles I (r. 1625-1649) stands upon a scaffold awaiting his execution by beheading.

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