Hymnal Supplement 98 ‎#889

889. 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 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 and think my work's in vain
• Title: There Is a Balm in Gilead
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:18-9:2
  ;
  1 Peter 4:10-14
• Topic: Trust; Evangelism; Forgiveness; Healing; Spiritual
• Source: African American spiritual
• Copyright: Public domain

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: F Major
• Source: African American spiritual
• Copyright: Public Domain