Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... care of the sick. nursing the sick. All physicians admit that good nursing is a great help to their skill. Was there ever one known to object to a female administering to the wants of his patients? The noiseless step, the patient, watchful care, the gentle voice, the tender raising from the hot pillow, the steady breeze of wind from the fan to cool the fevered brain, the arrangement of the hair, smoothing the coverlid, bathing the temples, mixing the medicines, and last but not least, preparing necessary nourishment for the sick, all come under the immediate head of one of God's designs, when He created woman as an help-meet for man. Cultivate a love for these duties; no station in life is exempt from them. Sickness and death are the consequences of Adam's fall, and both rich and poor have to yield to the attacks of one and obey the summons of the other. The soothing voice of woman has been known to quiet and lull to sleep the unfortunate victim whose reason has been dethroned. The earnest, heartfelt prayer of the woman of Canaan, with her faith so beautifully exemplified in her appeal, moved her compassionate Lord, and His reply was, " Be it unto thee even as thou wilt." In the dead hour of night, when stillness reigns; in the morn, noon, and eventide, offer a prayer to Him, to bless the means used for the recovery of those intrusted to your care. The Holy Spirit may bless your efforts, and impress Heaven's image on the heart. If the dread summons should be feared, gently prepare their mind to receive it, looking upon their passage through the valley and shadow of death, as a pleasant journey made easy by the presence of Him who sent it. How many souls that are precious in His sight might be assisted in their preparation for the " world...
