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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Dare Olatunde

Bristol, United Kingdom

This song brings revival and refreshing to the soul of the weary pilgrim bringing assurance of the nearness of the Saviour's healing power.


ADEGBILE OYERONKE M.

VICTORIA-ISLAND, LAGOS, Nigeria

I'm really delighted to find this song online as I've longed to know the wordings of this song as its my best song from childhood in my native dialect. It's a very comforting song and it's so reassuring to know Jesus feels for me always. I'm highly privileged. Thanks so much for making it available.


Oparinde Opeyemi

Lagos, Nigeria

I love the your version of it. The greatest Physician is always around us and all we need to do is to open our heart for Him to perform that miracle that we desire. I love the song.


Miracle

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Hallelujah!


Ojediran Yinka

Lagos, Nigeria

This song is a prophetic song; makes me relax and more confident most especially when I have some kind of heavy heart; It recalls my consciousness that I am not alone that the Sympathizing Jesus is near... So no matter what you are going through know that you are not alone... Be blessed as you listen and sing this song.


Royce

Cypress, Tx, United States

Praise His name. The Great Physician is always near, reaching out to comfort us in our distress, our pain and sorrow. Whatever your difficulty may be, whatever you are going through today, Jesus is right there with you. He knows and He cares.


Abiodun

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

This song always stirs up in me the consciousness that My Saviour is always by my side.


Atejioye Ibidapo

Lagos, Nigeria

At the mention of this name (JESUS) every knee shall bow. Thank You Lord for the healing!


Abiola

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

I started singing the chorus of this hymn while praying this morning. I just know it is God speaking to me through it because it just came out like that. I thank the Almighty God for giving me this hymn.


Lekan Onasanya

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

This hymn reassures me that I have victory in Jesus. It reminds me that in good times and bad times I only need to call the name Jesus. It gives me confidence that I am saved, I am loved and I am redeemed.

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!