The Great Physician

This hymn was written by William Hunter (1811-1877) and composed by John Hart Stockton in 1869. It is published in "Church Hymnal" (Page 363) by Tennessee Music and Printing Co. (1951, 1979) and is available on Amazon. William Hunter, , D.D, (1811-1877) son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland. He moved to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professo