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764. There Is a Balm in Gilead

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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 pray like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
And say, “He died for all!” [Refrain]

3 Don’t ever feel discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend;
And if you lack for knowledge
He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:22
• Topic: Comfort; Compassion; Confidence; Courage; Forgiveness; Friendship; Funeral; Healing; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Paschal Mystery; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Rest; Trust
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Arranger: Robert J. Batastini, b. 1942
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Acc. © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.