Worship (4th ed.) ‎#646

646. 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: Irregular with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:22
• Topic: Grace/ Mercy
• Source: African American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Arranger: Robert J. Batastini, b. 1942
• Meter: Irregular with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: African American spiritual
• Copyright: © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.