I would love to see Cranmer's Prayer Book make a big comeback. I've said over and over again that we need a new and scholarly translation (from the Sarum Missal!) of the parts of the AU Rite that were substituted for the mutilated portions of the Edwardine service . . . . so that we have a smooth, seamless 17th c. Catholic prayer book.
Indeed. From what I’ve been hearing, even the AU folks think the Anglican Use could be substantially improved. I think Fr. Phillips said it was the best they could get under the circumstances.
More on the legal status of Sarum, which is a little project that’s been going on in England quite independent of all this Anglican convert business:
http://valleadurni.blogspot.com/2008/02/legal-status-of-sarum-mass.html
Cranmer will be spinning in his grave, LOL.