Second Verse:
Pictures that can help -
- a heart with a frowny face or an angry looking child - 1st phrase
- a child kneeling and praying - 2nd phrase
- 2 children - 3rd phrase
Third Verse:
- picture of someone doing hard work
- sad face or picture of a child crying
- a picture of a perfume bottle or medicine bottle
- a picture of a gate
Sing each verse and then sing one line or phrase at a time with the children. Remember that repetition is the "glue" that makes the words and meaning stick in the minds of children - and adults.
Before singing the third verse, explain to the children what "balm of gilead" means. It is a rare perfume/medicine from the gilead tree. It was believed to cure all illnesses during biblical times. It is compared to Jesus who can save us all.
Chorus
- You can sing the chorus and then sing the first 2 phrases with the children a few times and then the last two phrases.
- If you sing the chorus after each verse the children will learning quite easily.
