The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#325

325. Count Your Blessings

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 hath done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings - name them one by one;
Count your blessings - see what God hath done;
Count your blessings - name them one by one;
Count your many blessings - see what God hath 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: Count Your Blessings
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Count your blessings – name them one by one
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Gratitude

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSINGS
• Composer: Edwin O. Excell
• Key: D Major