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The Great Physician

William Hunter (1851) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 103:3

Verse 1

The great Physician now is near, the sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, oh! hear the voice of Jesus.

Chorus

Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name on mortal tongue; sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 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.

Chorus

Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name on mortal tongue; sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 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.

Chorus

Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name on mortal tongue; sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 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.

Chorus

Sweetest note in seraph song, sweetest name on mortal tongue; sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 103:3

Reference 2

  • jeremiah 8:22

Reference 3

  • jeremiah 13:22

Reference 4

  • matthew 1:21

Reference 5

  • matthew 4:23-25

Reference 6

  • matthew 8:16-17

Reference 7

  • matthew 9:2

Reference 8

  • matthew 9:12

Reference 9

  • matthew 12:15-16

Reference 10

  • matthew 14:34-36