The Clark Sisters were born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. They each began singing at an early age and by the late 1960s they were all performing together in church services, usually singing songs written and arranged by their mother. A few years later, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark turned over control of the group to Twinkie, who would then go on to write, arrange, conduct and produce all of the Clark Sisters recordings. In 1973, the sisters recorded their first album, Jesus Has A Lot to Give, on their uncle's local label Billmo Records.
2. The Clark Sisters also refers to a vocal quartet from the 1950s and 60s, also known as the Sentimentalists when they sang with Tommy Dorsey. They recorded an album entitled ":Beauty Shop Beat" in 1960, containing barbershop standards such as ":Waiting for the Robert E. Lee", "Coney Island Baby", and "That Old Gang of Mine".
There Is A Balm In Gilead
The Clark Sisters Lyrics
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I know one who cares , found a friend so loving kind
I know a man who cares, found in him piece of mind
I know a man who's there, found a friend so loving kind,
There is a Balm in Gilead (4x's
Medicine used in the bible days to heal the sick and take the pain away (2x's
There is a Balm in Gilead, There is a Balm, (4x's
Repeat There is a Balm in Gilead (4xs
He healed the sick and he raised the dead, 5,000 hungry souls he fed (2x')
If there's a need in your life today, just look to jesus he'll brighten your day 2xs
if there's love you need today, just look to jesus he'll brighten your day,
if there's joy you need today, jesus will send it your way.
Jesus is a Balm in Gilead, removed the tomb the third day and rose from the grave, he took the keys of death hell and the grave, laid the foundation open up the way. 2x's
There is a Balm in Gilead
The lyrics of The Clark Sisters' song There Is A Balm In Gilead reflect the central message of the Christian faith - Jesus' power to heal both the spiritual and physical ailments of humanity. The song starts with the declaration that one can find peace of mind in Jesus. This implies that trusting in Jesus brings a sense of calmness, security, and assurance that everything will be okay. The lyrics go on to describe Jesus' love and kindness as the attributes that make Him a reliable friend.
The chorus of the song "There is a Balm in Gilead" refers to a medicinal ointment mentioned in the Bible that was believed to have healing properties. Gilead signifies a place of healing, and therefore the reference to it in the song signifies that there is hope and healing for the broken-hearted, the sick, and the hopeless in Jesus. The song subtly implies that Jesus is the balm of Gilead, the cure to all ailments of the human soul, and the one who takes away the pain.
In conclusion, The Clark Sisters' song There Is A Balm In Gilead is a powerful declaration of hope, healing, and salvation found in Jesus. The lyrics urge listeners to look to Jesus for peace of mind, love, joy, and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I know one who cares , found in him piece of mind
I know a man who cares, in whom I have found peace of mind
I know one who cares , found a friend so loving kind
I know a man who is so loving kind, in whom I have found a true friend
There is a Balm in Gilead (4x's
There is a healing medicine in Gilead
Medicine used in the bible days to heal the sick and take the pain away (2x's
In the biblical days, there was a medicine used to relieve pain and heal the sick
He healed the sick and he raised the dead, 5,000 hungry souls he fed (2x')
Jesus healed the sick and raised the dead, he also fed 5,000 hungry souls
If there's a need in your life today, just look to jesus he'll brighten your day 2xs
If you have a need in your life, just look to Jesus and he will brighten your day
if there's love you need today, just look to jesus he'll brighten your day,
If you need love today, look to Jesus and he will brighten your day
if there's joy you need today, jesus will send it your way.
If you need joy today, Jesus will send it your way
Jesus is a Balm in Gilead, removed the tomb the third day and rose from the grave, he took the keys of death hell and the grave, laid the foundation open up the way. 2x's
Jesus is the healing medicine in Gilead, he removed the tomb on the third day, rose from the dead, and took the keys of death, hell, and the grave to lay the foundation and open up the way
There is a Balm in Gilead
There is a healing medicine in Gilead
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Gospel Nostalgia
19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities?
20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.
21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.
22 Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? (Jeremiah 8:19-22)
Hudson Bartley
Amen and Amen.
Alexander Smith
@adonai yah Preaching this text this week. I have this song on repeat.
adonai yah
I love how she took this rather obscure passage and turned it into an anthem
RizRa
As a child I learned of and memorized scripture from listening to my American Aunties. This is the power of GOD - reaching the heart of a child through music which later in life, became the themes that sang me home from my prodigal journey. Glory to the living GOD!
Sapphire Emerald
I had no clue Twinkie wrote this song. She is an under rated musical genius. I really thought Karen Sang this originally. No one like Twinkie. The entire finally Karen is remake of Twinkie songs. Just wow
MPS Corporation
That moment when you realize "Finally Karen" is really "Twinkie Revisited" 🤯
Junior D
She didn't exactly write this song.
Becaangel PR
The beginning of the song is gold!!
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Missed One 1
I totally agree 👍