Hymns for the Living Church ‎#569

569. When upon Life's Billows

1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings--name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings--name them one by one;
Count your blessings--see what God has done;
Count your blessings--name them one by one;
Count your many blessings--see what God has done.

2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings--every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by. (Refrain)

3 When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—-money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. (Refrain)

4 So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged--God is over all;
Count your many blessings--angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed
• Title: When upon Life's Billows
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1897)
• Refrain First Line: Count your blessings - name them one by one
• Meter: 11 11 11 11 Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 40:5
• Topic: God the Father: Providence

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSINGS
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell (1897)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11 Ref.
• Key: D Major