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Text:There Is a Balm in Gilead
Tune:BALM IN GILEAD
Arranger:Nolan Williams, Jr., b.1969

502. 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;
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: There Is a Balm in Gilead
Refrain First Line: There is a balm in Gilead
Meter: 7 6 7 6 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Scripture:
Topic: All Souls: November 2nd; Pastoral Care of the Sick: Sacraments; Penance: Sacraments (17 more...)
Source: Negro Spiritual
Tune Information
Name: BALM IN GILEAD
Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr., b.1969
Meter: 7 6 7 6 with refrain
Key: F Major
Source: Negro Spiritual
Copyright: arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.



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