Hymns for the Living Church ‎#71

71. The Great Physician Now Is Near

1 The great Physician now is near--
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer--
O hear the voice of Jesus!

Refrain:
Sweetest note in seraph song,
Sweetest name on mortal tongue,
Sweetest carol ever sung--
Jesus, blessed Jesus!

2 Your many sins are all forgiv'n--
O hear the voice of Jesus;
Go on your way in peace to heav'n
And wear a crown with Jesus. (Refrain)

3 All glory to the dying Lamb--
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Savior's name,
I love the name of Jesus. (Refrain)

4 And when to that bright world above
We rise to be with Jesus,
We'll sing around the throne of love
His name, the name of Jesus. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: The great Physician now is near
• Title: The Great Physician Now Is Near
• Author: William Hunter (1859)
• Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Matthew 9:2
  ;
  Luke 4:18
• Topic: Christ: Name(s) of

Tune Information

• Name: GREAT PHYSICIAN
• Composer: John H. Stockton (1869)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Ref.
• Key: D Major