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SECT. IV.* 1.1
3. PHysitians that are much about dying men, should in a spe∣cial maner make conscience of this duty: They have a treble advantage. First, They are at hand. Secondly, They are with men in sickness and dangers, when the ear is more open, and the heart less stubborn then in time of health. He that made a scorn of godli∣ness before, well then be of another minde, and hear counsel then, if ever he will hear it. Thirdly, Besides, they look upon their Phy∣sitian as a man in whose hand is their life: or at least may do much to save them, and therefore they will the more regardfully hear his advice. O therefore you that are of this honourable profession, do not think this a work besides your calling, as if it belonged to none but Ministers; except you think it besides your calling to be com∣passionate, or to be Christians. O help therefore to fit your pati∣ents for heaven: and whether you see they are for Life or for Death, teach them both how to live and to dye, and give them some Physick for their souls, as you do for their bodies. Blessed be God that very many of the chief Physitians of this Age have by their eminent piety vindicated their profession from the common imputation of Atheism and prophaness.