The New Century Hymnal ‎#553

553. 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 Don’t ever be discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend,
who, if you lack for knowledge,
will never fail to lend. [Refrain]

3 If you cannot preach like Peter,
if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus,
who died to save us 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: Irr. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Acts 10:34-43
  ;
  Jeremiah 46:11
  ;
  Jeremiah 8:18-22
• Topic: Biblical Names; Healing; Year C: Proper 20; Year C: Proper 24
• Source: African-American spiritual, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Meter: Irr. with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: African-American spiritual