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There Is a Balm in Gilead

English

Primary Scripture: Genesis 37:25

Chorus

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.

Chorus

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

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."

Chorus

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole, there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • genesis 37:25

Reference 2

  • deuteronomy 31:6-8

Reference 3

  • joshua 1:9

Reference 4

  • psalms 4

Reference 5

  • psalms 42

Reference 6

  • psalms 43:5

Reference 7

  • psalms 51:1-17

Reference 8

  • psalms 55:22

Reference 9

  • isaiah 32:1-2

Reference 10

  • isaiah 57:15