The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#489

489. 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 feel discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend,
And if you look for knowledge,
He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain]

3 If you can't preach like Peter,
If you can't pray like Paul,
Just 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: 2001
• Topic: Spirituals
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: African-American spiritual