visitation of the sick

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The last section of the book provides forms of service for the administration of the Sacraments, visitation of the sick, marriage, burial, ordination, etc.

From Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History by Johnston, Robert

In the visitation of the sick, if the sick person makes a confession of his sins, and 'if he heartily and humbly desire it,' the Priest is bidden to absolve him.

From The Church: Her Books and Her Sacraments by Holmes, E. E.

And here I may come again to that important branch of visitation, the visitation of the sick.

From To My Younger Brethren Chapters on Pastoral Life and Work by Moule, H. C. G. (Handley Carr Glyn)

Towards the evening, Dr. Tatham also, as had been his daily custom through her illness, appeared, and in a low tone read over the service for the visitation of the sick.

From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel

They shall render all necessary aid at the public and special services of worship and in the administration of the Lord's Supper, especially at the Kinderlehre and in the visitation of the sick.

From The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America by Schmucker, Beale M.