The Great Physician

Representative Text

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 Your many sins are all forgiven,
oh! hear the voice of Jesus;
go on your way in peace to heaven,
and wear a crown with Jesus. [Refrain]

3 All glory to the risen Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Savior's name,
I love the name of Jesus. [Refrain]

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

Source: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #578

Author: William Hunter

Hunter, William, D.D, son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, May 26, 1811. He removed to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professor of Hebrew in Alleghany College: and subsequently Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Alliance, Stark Country, Ohio. He died in 1877. He edited Minstrel of Zion, 1845; Select Melodies, 1851; and Songs of Devotion, 1859. His hymns, over 125 in all, appeared in these works. Some of these have been translated into various Indian languages. The best known are :— 1. A home in heaven; what a joyful thought. Heaven a Home. From his Minstrel of Zion, 1… Go to person page >

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #188
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The Cyber Hymnal #2029
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Ambassador Hymnal #415

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Baptist Hymnal 1991 #188

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Celebrating Grace Hymnal #578

Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #239

Great Songs of the Church (Revised) #173

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Hymns of Faith #266

Hymns of the Christian Life #524

Living Hymns #37

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #634

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Sacred Selections for the Church #615

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Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #254

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Small Church Music #2026

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Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #114

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The Book of Praise #359

The Christian Life Hymnal #286

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The Cyber Hymnal #2029

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #67

Tuneful Tidings #8

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Worship and Service Hymnal #369

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