Balm in Gilead

Lyrics by: African American spiritual (traditional) ()
Music by: African American spiritual (traditional) ()
Tune: BALM IN GILEAD · Irregular
Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22

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 sinsick soul.

Verse 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.

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'There Is a Balm in Gilead' is a traditional African American spiritual that draws on the prophet Jeremiah's lament to proclaim the healing power of the Holy Spirit.