The Book of Common Prayer, although nearly completely forgotten in contemporary English religion, was very crucial during this era. The bible was translated into a prayer book, which was then revised into the Book of Common Prayer and used by Anglican Christians. Because Chirstianity was such a huge part of life and because the Church held so much power over the people, religious teachings and ideas were sewn into literature. We see this a lot in Jane Eyre, as well as within a few characters of North and South. The Church of England had many restrictions on the people with homelife, worship, and work. The loftiness of it is heavily reflected in North and South in Mr. Hale. 

Bolt, P. (1999). The Book of Common Prayer. English Department; North East Worchester College.

Title page of Book of Common Prayer [Photograph]. (n.d.).