The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#423

423. There Is a Balm in Gilead

Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.

1 Sometimes I feel discouraged,
And think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit
Revives my soul again. [Refrain]

2 If you cannot preach like Peter,
If you cannot preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
And say "He died for all." [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged
• Title: There Is a Balm in Gilead
• Refrain First Line: There is a balm in Gilead
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Comfort and Encouragement; Healing
• Source: Traditional Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Meter: Irregular meter
• Key: F Major
• Source: Traditional Spiritual