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Text:The Great Physician
Author:William Hunter, 1811-1877
Tune:[The great Physician now is near]
Composer:John H. Stockton, 1813-1877

58. The Great Physician

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.

Text Information
First Line: The great Physician now is near
Title: The Great Physician
Author: William Hunter, 1811-1877
Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Worship of God
Tune Information
Name: [The great Physician now is near]
Composer: John H. Stockton, 1813-1877
Key: D Major



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