747. 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: 7 6 7 6 with refrain (8 6 8 6)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Discouragement / Despair; Evangelism; Healing / Health (5 more...)
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: BALM IN GILEAD
Meter: 7 6 7 6 with refrain (8 6 8 6)
Key: F Major or modal
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Public Domain



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