The Puritans on How to Care for the Sick and Dying: A Contemporary Guide for Pastors and Counselors

The church needs pastors and counselors who will boldly take up the mantle of the Puritan fathers as doctors of souls. In a day when modern medicine and a spirit of self-reliance tempt Christians to try to “beat” death at all costs, Jesus remains the true victor over sin and death. Those who claim his victory by placing their faith entirely in him will one day see him face to face in glorified bodies, free from suffering and sin. Unlike a medical doctor, a doctor of souls holds out hope in the person and promises of Christ—the only true hope that will never disappoint and that leads to eternal healing and everlasting life.