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The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus!
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!
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Your many sins are all forgiv'n,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
The veil 'twixt you and God is riven,
Redemption wrought by Jesus.
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!
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All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Savior's name,
I love the name of Jesus.
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!
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His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus!
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!
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Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea
I love every word of the hymn, it means so much to me. Jesus is my Great Physician... Praise God.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
This is the song my husband sung before going In for surgery and he came out. It was successful. Indeed Jesus is a great physican. To God be the glory!!!!
Lagos, Nigeria
One of my favourite hymns of all time. Touches me all the time! Jesus Blessed Jesus.
London, England, United Kingdom
Praise the Lord Jesus heals!!! The wordings of this song are powerful and still carries the healing power of Jesus. I sang it this morning and the Lord touched me. Jehovah Rapha will continue to touch as many that needs His touch again in their lives in Jesus name. Amen. Thanks for uploading this song and God bless.
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
The great physician now is here... What an inspirational song! Thank You JESUS.
Mongu, Western
this song inspires me a lot.
Detroit, MI, United States
Hunter was born in Ireland, and at the age of 6 moved to the United States. He was professor of Hebrew at Allegheny College and later became a Methodist Episcopal minister. He wrote over 125 hymns.
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The last 2 lines of stanza 2 originally say:
Go on your way in peace to Heav’n,
And wear a crown with Jesus.
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There are 2 additional stanzas following stanza 3 above:
4. The children, too, both great and small,
Who love the name of Jesus,
May now accept the gracious call
To work and live for Jesus.
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5. Come, brethren, help me sing His praise,
Oh, praise the name of Jesus;
Oh, sisters, all your voices raise,
Oh, bless the name of Jesus.
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There is an additional last stanza:
7. And when to that bright world above,
We rise to see our Jesus,
We’ll sing around the throne of love
His name, the name of Jesus.
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The additional stanza posted by Elizabeth on Feb 1, 2014 is a nice one too. It is from the 7th Day Adventist hymnal.
Lusaka, Zambia
Great inspiring song....
Devon, United Kingdom
What a gracious song that ministers healing to the soul, spirit and body. What a joy, splendor and happiness it will be when we all meet at the feet of Christ in heaven, sickness and sorrow we shall bear no more but ever rejoicing till all eternity.
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Slept last night with a burdened heart, but dreamt of myself singing this song in the midst of a crowd. And in the morning I woke singing it in tears.
And then I realize the extent of His love for me.
Thank You Jesus.