I've read a majority of the Puritan works available to us (at least a couple of dozen), and while I don't necessarily agree with them on all points theologicall

I've read a majority of the Puritan works available to us (at least a couple of dozen), and while I don't necessarily agree with them on all points theologically, they certainly perfected the art of soul care. In particular, Richard Sibbes is poetic in the way he addresses brokenheartedness (his work, The Broken Reed, probably sits at the apex of this). They also had a significantly higher view of pastoral care, one that I wish had not been lost in our modern age. I try to read the Reformed Pastor at least once every few years as a reminder (contrary to popular belief, this has nothing to do with reformed theology).