No depressing views are to be taken. The case being that of a true child of God, nothing is to be done or spoken but what will animate, increase faith and brighten hope. The Christian in Insanity. A Pastor not seldom meets this peculiar form of disease. It may be permanent, or temporary.
Religious melancholy is a frequent form of it.
All forms of it being results of disease of mind or of body, not being results of religious experience, or dependent upon spiritual, causes, a Pastor can generally aid very little in removing it. When any signs of reason recur he may suggest considerations applicable. But let him take care not to aggravate the disease. In such cases it is his duty immediately to recommend wise medical advice. All Clergymen are liable to meet such cases.