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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 375 · Words: Traditional African American Spiritual · Tune: BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A traditional African American spiritual drawn from Jeremiah 8:22, assuring believers that healing and wholeness are available through faith and the Holy Spirit. One of the most beloved spirituals in the Christian tradition, it has brought comfort to generations of worshippers.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 1
Sometimes I
feel discouraged,
and think my
work’s in vain.
But then the Holy Spirit
revives my soul again.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 2
Don’t ever
feel discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend,
and if you
look for knowledge
he’ll ne’er refuse to lend.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
Verse 3
If you can’t
preach like Peter,
if you can’t
pray like Paul,
just tell the love of Jesus,
and say he died for all.
Refrain
There is a balm in Gilead
to make the wounded whole;
there is a balm in Gilead
to heal the sin-sick soul.
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