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Text:There Is a Balm in Gilead
Tune:BALM IN GILEAD
Arranger:Robert J. Batastini, b. 1942

640. There Is a Balm in Gilead

Text Information
First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged
Title: There Is a Balm in Gilead
Refrain First Line: There is a balm in Gilead
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Funeral (11 more...)
Source: African American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: BALM IN GILEAD
Arranger: Robert J. Batastini, b. 1942
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: G Major
Source: African American spiritual
Copyright: Acc. © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.



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