I'm wondering if there's a balm in gilead Can it heal every wound that I've ever had Can it break the chains can it find its way down where it's really bad Can it give me strength So I can make it to the end I'm wondering if there's a balm in Gilead Does it come for free cause I've got nothing in my hands Can it cauterize can it sterilize all the bleeding and bring me back Can it stop the noise from all voices in my head God I need your oil Pour it out on me Lead me to the water Teach me how to drink Restore my soul Restore my soul Restore my soul I'm finding out there's a balm in gilead It has the face of a lion and bleeds just like a lamb It breaks the spell it sends back to hell Everything I'm up against When I forget it reminds me again just who I am God I need your oil Pour it out on me Oh lead me to the water And teach me how to drink Restore my soul Restore my soul Restore my soul My soul my soul my soul From my head To my toes There is one who makes me whole The great physician righting wrongs He can't drain Gilead of its balm Let it run and overflow Deep into my bones Restore my soul Restore my soul Restore my soul My soul my soul There's a balm in Gilead That makes the wounded whole Oh there's a balm in Gilead That heals the wounded soul I need I need your oil and the balm of Gilead Oh I need the balm the balm of Gilead