The Great Physician now is near

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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.
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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.
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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!
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Seriki Akanbi Femi - Oche

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

This song "The Great Physician" just healed me now! I sang it repeatedly for 7 times with faith and I was healed.


Tope Adegboyega

Lagos Nigeria, Nigeria

Great song. I wonder what the author was thinking when he/she composed such a song that goes deep into one's marrow, such a song that rekindles one's love and adoration for the Master who gave His life to earn such a great name, that is ever sufficient for ALL.


Carol

Gaborone, Botswana

I love this song because it inspires me a lot...


Rynnah

Nairobi, Kenya

Am always filled with this hymn......Oh My God...what shall I say in return...I love You Lord.


Sola

Lagos, Nigeria

Just believe Him now for your Salvation and complete healing. Jesus is Lord !


Olufemi Bolanle Adeniji

El Paso, Texas, United States

This song comforts and heals my broken spirit from childhood. My daddy loved it, and we always sang it for morning devotions or when times were hard. This song comes to my mind whenever there is a need to seek God's face for healing either personally or for somebody. Classical songs must be preserved because the writers were inspired by the Most High God.


Nkenchour Smith

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Inspirational song, matchless and ageless. this is an incredible hymn. The Holy Ghost sung for all and in all times. A song of spirit in a time of divine connection re-establishment and communion...


Silas Okwudili

Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

This song tells me that Jesus Christ is the Master of the Universe. He is that Great Physician. Whenever I'm sick this song brings complete healing to me. Sing it. Believe it. You will never remain the same. Praise the living God!


Bisi Oni

Lagos, Nigeria

A great song. It always brings back the place of Jesus in my life. I'm almost always moved to tears when singing it. A masterpiece and perhaps the best carol never sung.


Nedu Ezek

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Can't stop shedding tears over this song. It's my favourite, my dad's favourite and the therapy that healed my dad alongside prayers, indeed we have a great physician in Christ!!

Revised version:

1. The Great Physician now is near,

The sympathizing Jesus;

Sin's wounds, exhaustion disappear—

Draw quickly near to Jesus.

Jesus bore the cross for you,

Your sins' heavy burden, too;

Now He wants to heal you;

Quickly come to Jesus.

2. Your many sins are all forgiv'n,

If you will come to Jesus!

When conscience smites, you'll peace be giv'n

When you draw near to Jesus!

3. Corrupted nature, sin-stained heart,

All find their cure in Jesus;

All weakness, sighs, disease depart,

When you draw near to Jesus.

4. Man's life is gloomy, painful, dry;

Why not draw near to Jesus?

The living water He'll supply;

Oh, come draw near to Jesus!

5. Now healed and full released I am,

For I've received Christ Jesus;

All glory to the smitten Lamb!

I now believe in Jesus.

Jesus' bonds have set me free;

Jesus' wounds have healed me;

Jesus' death brought life to me;

Jesus! I have Jesus!

6. My gracious Savior's name's so dear;

The name I love is Jesus!

Dispelling misery, so near,

No other name but Jesus!

Fragrant name—saints' praises ring!

Honored name—the angels sing!

Name excelling, all-supreme:

Jesus! Precious Jesus!

7. When I'm that day to Him brought near,

Brought face to face with Jesus,

E'en more I'll glorify and cheer:

O Jesus! Precious Jesus!