visitation of the sick
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He made no objection indeed when the service for the visitation of the sick was read.
From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron
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.
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
In New York, however, pastoral duties are almost entirely confined to the ministrations in the church, visitation of the sick, marriages, and attendance upon funerals.
From Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City by McCabe, James Dabney
There are thirty Sisters, who, besides attending to the home, do much charitable work in teaching and the visitation of the sick.
From Hampstead and Marylebone The Fascination of London by Besant, Walter, Sir
