Visitatio Infirmorum, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

William Henry Cope, Henry Stretton

ISBN 10: 0259481009 / ISBN 13: 9780259481003

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book compiles prayers and exhortations for use by Church of England clergy during visitations of the sick and dying. Written in the mid-19th century, it presents the authors' vision of the priest as the representative of God, comforting and preparing the ill for eternal life. The authors combined original prayers with prayers from notable theologians of the Church of England, including Andrewes, Taylor, and Wilson. Their work sought to create a comprehensive guide for priests on how to interact with and offer spiritual support to individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their backgrounds or the nature of their illnesses. This book provides insight into the practices and beliefs of the Church of England in the Victorian era, offering valuable historical and theological context for scholars and religious practitioners alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9780259481003_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Visitatio Infirmorum, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0259481009
• ISBN 13: 9780259481003
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Christianity

About this title

Synopsis

A practical guide for clergy visiting the sick

This volume compiles church‑approved offices, prayers, and exhortations to comfort the ill with dignity and pastoral clarity. It aims to help priests, deacons, and other ministers carry out visits with a clear, ecclesiastical structure and a compassionate tone.

The book combines scripture, psalms, and prayers into cohesive orders designed for real-world ministry. It offers guidance on examinations, repentance, charity, and the best way to address the needs of patients, families, and hospitals alike. It also includes short offices, litanies, and special forms for children and the dying, all framed to align with Anglican practice.
What you’ll experience

• Practical offices for sick visitation, including prayers, exhortations, and examinations of faith
• Instructions for handling repentance, charity, and temporal affairs with sensitivity
• Litany options and child‑friendly prayers to support devotion during illness
• A candid discussion of when and how to adapt prayers within Anglican rubrics

Ideal for clergy and lay readers alike who seek a sober, church‑centered approach to comforting the sick and guiding ministerial care.