The Book of Praise ‎#359

359. The great Physician now is near

1 The great Physician now is near,
the sympathizing Jesus;
he speaks the drooping heart to cheer;
oh hear the voice of Jesus.

Refrain:
Sweetest note in seraph song,
sweetest name on mortal tongue,
sweetest carol ever sung,
"Jesus, blessed Jesus."

2 His name dispels my guilt and fear,
no other name but Jesus;
oh how my soul delights to hear
the precious name of Jesus! [Refrain]

3 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, 1812-1877
• Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Iambic with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 4:24-25
  ;
  Matthew 12:15-16
  ;
  Matthew 14:34-36
  ;
  Mark 3:7-12
  ;
  Mark 6:53-56
  ;
  Luke 6:17-19
• Topic: God in Christ; Jesus Christ: Name of; Jesus Christ: Healer and Teacher
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SYMPATHY
• Composer: John H. Stockton, 1813-1877
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 Iambic with Refrain
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain