The Balm of Gilead | a new song for Advent

A new song for Advent, by Rob Kwade

The Balm of Gilead

Standing in this world, drawn into the ways of man
But my eyes are fixed on the Holy City of Zion
Stranded in this world, holdin' onto the ways of men
But my eyes are fixed on the Holy City of Zion
Looking for the Balm, looking for the Balm of Gilead

Livin' by the Word, being guided by Her hand
But I can't escape all this sorrow and mournful cryin'
Breathin' with the Word, feelin' the grace in Her hands
But I can't escape all this sorrow, this mournful cryin'
Looking for the Balm, looking for the Balm of Gilead

I get tricked by this world, overwhelmed by every grain of sand
But I'll keep pressin' on, I'll ask for help, and I'll keep tryin'
Get trapped by this world, chokin' on every grain of sand
Well, I'll keep pressin' on, I'll keep pressin' on, I'll keep tryin'
Waiting for the Balm, waiting for the Balm of Gilead
Oh, the Balm of Gilead