The Presbyterian Hymnal ‎#394

394. 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 Don't ever feel discouraged,
For Jesus is your friend,
And if you lack for knowledge
He'll not 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: 1990
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:22
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Arranger: Melva W. Costen (1989; alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Arrangement © 1990 Melva W. Costen. All rights reserved. Used by permission.