In the Fall of 1892 the professors of
Princeton Seminary asked Dr. John D.
Wells, long-time pastor in Brooklyn,
NY, to come and deliver three lectures
on the subject of ministering to the
sick and dying. Wells, himself a
graduate of Princeton in the 1840's,
spoke to the students in such an
effective and passionate way that the
professors later asked Wells to have
these lectures published. This book is
the result of that request.
Knowing that men like Benjamin B.
Warfield, and his esteemed colleagues
were moved by these lectures in such a
way, it is a true shame that they have
been unavailable for more than a
century.
Jerry Bridges, author of numerous God-
centered books, wrote the following:
"Spiritual care of the sick and dying,
especially to those who are
unconverted, is one of the most
sensitive and challenging areas of
Christian ministry. Written from a
wealth of more than 40 years pastoral
experience and from a heart deeply
concerned for the salvation of those
who are dying, this book is
instructive, challenging and
heartwarming. Even though written more
than 100 years ago, the spiritual
lessons contained in it are as up to
date as if written yesterday.