NCH 278
The Great Physician now is near,
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Verse 1
The Great Physician now is near,
the sympathizing Jesus.
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
O hear the voice of Jesus.
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Verse 2
All Glory to the dying Lamb,
I now believe in Jesus,
I love the Blessed Saviour's name,
I love the name of Jesus.
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Verse 3
His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus,
O how my soul delights to hear
the precious name of Jesus.
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Verse 4
Did ever saint find this Friend forsake him?
No, not one! no, not one!
Or sinner find that He would not take him?
NO, not one! no, not one!
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Verse 5
Was e'er a gift like the Savior given?
No, not one! no, not one!
Will He refuse us the bliss of heaven?
No, not one! no, not onel
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
Verse 6
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
Sweetest note in seraph song:
Sweetest name in mortal tongue
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus.
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