PROGRAM NOTE
This is an arrangement of the familiar tune (T.B. 311) written by John Hart Stockton. The composer was inspired by the miracles of Jesus, in particular, the story in Luke 8:40-53 of Jairus’ daughter and the woman who touched the hem of Jesus’ garment. The precious name of Jesus has power unequalled by that of any other.
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 on mortal tongue,
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus! blèssed Jesus!
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Dale Pittock spent the majority of his formative years growing up in Woodstock, Ontario, where he was involved in several corps activities. As a young man, he ventured out into the world and ended up in Southern California where he became involved at various corps including Inglewood Citadel, Hollywood Tabernacle, Santa Ana Corps, and Pasadena Tabernacle. In 1982, along with his wife Linda, Dale was commissioned in the God’s Messengers session. Both Dale and Linda served for 16 years in three corps and four appointments at Divisional Headquarters in the USA Western Territory. He is retired and resides in Pasco, Washington.