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title
There Is a Balm in Gilead
My.Hymnary #168 - There Is a Balm in Gilead
Words: African American spiritual, P.D.
Music (BALM IN GILEAD 8.6.8.6 stanzas irregular): African American spiritual, P.D.
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Some
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all.”
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My.Hymnary #168 - There Is a Balm in Gilead
Words: African American spiritual, P.D.
Music (BALM IN GILEAD 8.6.8.6 stanzas irregular): African American spiritual, P.D.
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First Line:
Sometimes I feel discouraged. And think my work's in vain
Title:
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Meter:
Irregular
Source:
African-American spiritual
Place of Origin:
United States
Language:
English
Refrain First Line:
There is a balm in Gilead
Notes:
French translation: "Il y a un baume en Galaad" by Oscar Rodríguez; Spanish translation: "Bálsamo de amor en Galaad" by Community of Christ
Copyright:
Public Domain
Liturgical Use:
Songs of Response
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Title:
BALM IN GILEAD (Spiritual)
Meter:
Irregular
Copyright:
Public Domain