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The afflicted man's companion : Or, A directory for families and persons afflicted with sickness, or any other distress. With directions to the sick, both under and after their affliction; also to the friends of the sick, and others who visit them; and likewise to all, how to prepare both for sickness and death, and how to be exercised at the time of dying. With a collection of the dying words of many choice and eminent saints. To which are added, The dying words of the author, written by himself, and found among his papers after his death. Necessary for families. By the Reverend Mr John Willison, Late minister of the Gospel at Dundee.

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Main Author:	Willison, John, 1680-1750
Corporate Author:	Gale (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Edinburgh : Printed for Alexander MacCaslan bookseller in the Cross Causey, MDCCLXVII. [1767]
Subjects:	Sick > England > London > Early works to 1800. Christian life > England > London > Early works to 1800. Last words > England > London > Early works to 1800. Electronic books.
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