The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-02-13
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For TIE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
The Great Physician.

'Lord heal my soul, for have sinned against
thee. Psalm XII: 1.
There are not many things said about
our Saviour, which 1 love so much, as
where he is represented under the char
acter of physician-the great Physician
of souls. He did indeed cure diseases
of the body-they came to him in crowds,
and had "all manner of sickness, and
vet it is said, she healed them all. =
There never was case so bad as to be
beyond his skill. How much would we
give for such physician now? What a
comfort to have him by US? But is it
not greater comfort to know that Jesus
can heal the soul?
We are all suffering under the dread
/ full disease of sin; it is seated in the sOul;
it has struck deep into the heart. Some
seem worse than others, and many are
so deceived that they fatter themselves
there is but little or nothing the matter.
Yet, "the whole head is sick, and the
whole heart is faint, and there is no
soundness in u.s.. In fact, we are born
with this plague upon us, and the fatal
"spot" begins to appear as soon as we
ean speak or think And as surely as
God is true, we shall all die forever, I'M
less we see our danger, and pray with
David, "Lord, heal ny soul for have
sinned against thee
And how thankful should we be that
all may be healed, if they will only APP
ply in time to this heavenly friend. He
never turned one away upon earth who
came for rehef-however desperate their
case. VIII he, now upon his throne in
glory, refuse the sick, the weary and
heavy laden? Never, neuer! He still
says" Come unto me, 81 will restore
health unto thee, 1 will heal thee of thy
wounds" jeremiah XXX: II. Many
have gone to him, and found the promise
true. o that all would come. But re-
member these things:
l.. Never think yourself too sick for
him to cure you. That dishonors the
Great Physician; it casts doubt upon
his love and power. If your case were
thousand times worse, he could reach
2. You must be willing to submit to
all the remedies he prescribes. People
will do and suffer great deal if great
physician in the country says it is neces-
sary. We must not wonder if Jesus has
to give US some bitter medicines to heal
the awful sickness of the soul-to cure
US of unbelief, pride, worldliness, and all
evil passions.
3. You must 90 jatstas you are. And
though he is so skillful that he knows all
about your case even now, yet he will
expect yoW to tell him all you know of it.
Spread it all before him-conceal moth
ing-tell him how unworthy you are of
the mercy you came to ask for.
t. Be sure that you take no money
with you. cit is the gift of God"
"without money, and without price.
You must receive his healing just as q
poor beggar would take aims.
5. And, o, be persuaded to come
quickly--to come nO'O. While you are
| tarrying, you may die and your soul be
lost forever.
Come and trust your case to him now,
and you will praise him for his healing
power in the kingdom of glory.
How lost was my condition,
Till Jesus made me whole?
There is but one Physician,
Can cure a sin-sick soul.
Next door to death he found me,
And snatched me from the grave;
To tell to all around me
His wondrouS power to save