The Balm of Music

There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole;
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the sin-sick soul.
 

Some times I feel discouraged,
And think my work’s in vain,
But then the Holy Spirit
Revives my soul again.
 

(Chorus)
If you cannot sing like angels,
If you can’t preach like Paul,
You can tell the love of Jesus,
And say He died for all.

Liz and Chuck Kopp brought their music and loving concern to the patients waiting to have their wounds dressed.

This dear little one wanted to snuggle and cuddle.....so precious!

Music and songs with Liz, Chuck, Josh and Julie Kopp helped amuse and soothe those waiting in the clinic.

The above hymn was sent to me by a dear friend this morning. Little did she know the significance that it would be to us today as we went around greeting, praying, singing, dancing and encouraging patients and caregivers today. As I looked at the faces of the little ones with burned hands, crooked feet, cleft lips and palates, I saw stress, distress and deep sadness. Oh, that we could make everyone better with just a little salve or balm!
What a joy to have the privilege of imparting encouraging words and truths in songs this morning.....

• YES, JESUS LOVES ME--THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO
• DEEP AND WIDE-THERE'S A FOUNTAIN FLOWING DEEP AND WIDE
• JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN-ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD
• THIS IS THE DAY THAT THE LORD HAS MADE LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT!

What a privilege to have grown up in a Christian home where I learned these songs and hymns that teach truths about our GREAT GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! What a privilege to encourage others today with singing! Go ahead.....sing praises to the LORD! Today,  as you sing; may you bring truth and comfort to someone in need of God's marvelous saving grace.