Gather Comprehensive ‎#648

648. 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 Some times 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: 1994
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:22
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

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