Please give today to support Hymnary.org during one of only two fund drives we run each year. Each month, Hymnary serves more than 1 million users from around the globe, thanks to the generous support of people like you, and we are so grateful.
Tax-deductible donations can be made securely online using this link.
Alternatively, you may write a check to CCEL and mail it to:
Christian Classics Ethereal Library, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
| Text: | There Is a Balm in Gilead |
| Tune: | 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 |
| Title: | There Is a Balm in Gilead |
| Refrain First Line: | There is a balm in Gilead |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Scripture: | ; |
| Topic: | Discouragement; Inner Healing; Spirituals (1 more...) |
| Source: | Afro-American spiritual |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | BALM IN GILEAD |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | F Major |
| Source: | Afro-American spiritual |
My Starred Hymns
My FlexScores
My Hymnals
My Purchased Files