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Bálsamo de amor en Galaad

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Translator: Oscar Rodríguez

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Text Information

First Line: Cuando siento que en mi vida
Title: Bálsamo de amor en Galaad
Translator: Oscar Rodríguez
Meter: Irregular
Source: Espiritual afro-americana
Language: Spanish
Refrain First Line: Bálsamo de amor en Galaad
Copyright: Trad. © 1996 Comité Ecuménico del Himnario en Español

Tune

BALM IN GILEAD (Spiritual)

BALM IN GILEAD consists of two melodic lines, each of which is repeated in varied form. Have the congregation sing either in parts or in unison. It is also possible to adapt the call-and-response technique, so common in spirituals, to this hymn: a soloist sings the stanzas, and the entire congregati…

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Timeline

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Instances (1 - 5 of 5)

Cáliz de Bendiciones #262

Cantos del Camino #203

El Himnario #345

El Himnario Presbiteriano #345

Mil Voces para Celebrar #262

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