Folk Songs of the American Negro (No. 1) ‎#31

31. 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
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 fee discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend,
And if you lack for knowledge,
He'll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain]

3 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged
• Title: Balm in Gilead
• Refrain First Line: There is a Balm in Gilead
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1907
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Sometimes I feel discouraged]
• Key: D♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.