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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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus!
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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.
Lagos, Nigeria
I fully understand the meaning of this beautiful hymn. There's a superb interpretation in Yoruba language by Psalmos which can be downloaded on Spinlet. Always, always brings tears of joy and reverence to my eyes!
United Kingdom
The last stanza goes...
And when He comes to bring the crown
The Crown of life and glory
Then by His side we will sit down
And tell redemption's story
London, United Kingdom
Praise the Lord I am healed.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.
Saltillo, MS, United States
Wonderful! Tried to find this hymn in my "old church hymnal" and couldn't. Now I have a healthy respect for sites like these. Was amazed that you would have the words. Thank you, thank you!
My cousin's daughter is in the hospital and sent to ask for prayers. I quoted the first two lines to him and started singing the chorus afterwards. I grew up in Jamaica singing this song at church especially in prayer meetings or to start prayers for healing. The Great Physician is still in business! Praise the wonderful and powerful name of Jesus!
Sandston, VA, United States
Whatever inward conflict or infirmity we are cumbered with we can cast ourself down at His feet, He never did nor will He ever turn the needy suppliant away but will send him away rejoicing.
What is your petition?
Mine is......
What is it that shall be done unto thee?
Lord, that You may give me to look away from all that distracts, even from felt deficiencies of what I see a Christian is to be in his temper and love, to look unto You alone for only as I behold Thee as Thou art am I transformed into the beautific likeness.