Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #553 (1995) Meter: Irregular with refrain Hymnal Title: The New Century Hymnal 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 Don’t ever be discouraged,
for Jesus is your friend,
who, if you lack for knowledge,
will never fail to lend. [Refrain]
3 If you cannot preach like Peter,
if you cannot pray like Paul,
you can tell the love of Jesus,
who died to save us all. [Refrain]
Topics: Biblical Names; Healing; Year C Proper 20; Year C Proper 24 Scripture: Acts 10:34-43 Languages: English Tune Title: BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead