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
Formerly whole days were spent in the visitation of the sick, often even against natural inclination; such works as these can be practised no longer.
From Spiritual Torrents by Guyon, Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte
Their duties included the supervision of Church property, the management of Church finances, the visitation of the sick, the distribution of alms and the care of widows and orphans.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various
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.
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
