A compassionate and practical guide for pastors and caregivers who minister to the sick and dying. Wells draws on his own experiences as a hospital chaplain to offer insights and advice on the spiritual, psychological, and practical aspects of caring for those who are ill or in pain. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in pastoral care. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.