Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#688

688. 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 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 not 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: 76 76 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Jeremiah 8:22
  ;
  Jeremiah 46:11
  ;
  Luke 7:34
  ;
  Mark 10:45
  ;
  Matthew 11:19
  ;
  Acts 10:34-43
  ;
  1 Peter 4:10-14
• Topic: Comfort; Courage; Healing; Musical Style: Spiritual; Retreats; Rites of the Church: Penance (Reconciliation); Sin; Trust
• Source: Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: BALM IN GILEAD
• Meter: 76 76 with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Spiritual