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There Is a Balm in Gilead

Scored for a cappella SATTBB choir with treble solo, the setting of this iconic spiritual is sure to bring comfort to the sin-sick soul. The harmonies are beautiful yet accessible for most choirs. Ideal for use in quiet reflective moments in liturgy such as Preparation of the Gifts or after Communion.

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There Is a Balm in Gilead [MP3]
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [MP3]
From:Journeysongs Third Edition CD Library
$1.29
30116501
DIGITAL
There Is a Balm in Gilead [Accompaniment Package - Downloadable]
from Journeysongs, Third Edition
$4.50
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Accompaniment Package - Downloadable]
from Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ, Breaking Bread/Music Issue
$5.70
30137258
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Keyboard Accompaniment - Downloadable]
from Journeysongs, Third Edition
$2.70
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Keyboard Accompaniment - Downloadable]
from Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ, Breaking Bread/Music Issue
$2.70
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Octavo]
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SHIP
There Is a Balm in Gilead [Octavo - Downloadable]
$3.25
30128908
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Guitar / Vocal Lead Sheet - Downloadable]
from Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ, Breaking Bread/Music Issue
$2.10
30130521
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Choral - Downloadable]
from Journeysongs, Third Edition
$1.50
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Instrumental Accompaniment - Downloadable]
from Breaking Bread/Music Issue
$1.50
30137235
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Instrumental Accompaniment - Downloadable]
from Journeysongs, Third Edition
$3.00
30131709
DIGITAL
There Is a Balm in Gilead [Guitar / Vocal Lead Sheet - Downloadable]
from Unidos en Cristo/United in Christ, Breaking Bread/Music Issue
$2.10
30130521
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There Is a Balm in Gilead [Guitar Accompaniment - Downloadable]
from Journeysongs, Third Edition
$2.10
91950
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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.

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.”

3.

Don’t ever feel discouraged,

For Jesus is your friend;

And if you lack for knowledge,

He'll ne’er refuse to lend.

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Indexes

Topical: Healing
Comfort
Retreats
Sin
Courage
Trust
Style: Spiritual
Ritual: Penance (Reconciliation)
Scripture: Jeremiah 46
Acts 10
Matthew 11
Mark 10
Luke 7
1 Peter 4
Jeremiah 8