Hymnal: RitualSong #764 (1996) Meter: Irregular Hymnal Title: RitualSong First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: 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 ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; Comfort; Compassion; Confidence; Courage; Forgiveness; Friendship; Funeral; Healing; Hope; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Paschal Mystery; Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Providence; Reconciliation; Repentance; Rest; Trust Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead