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| − | == Lyrics == | + | =Tune= |
| | + | *Tune Name: [[Blessings (Excell)|Blessings]], by [[Edwin O. Excell]] (1851–1921) |
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| − | 1. When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
| + | *Poet: [[Johnson Oatman, Jr.]] (1856–1922) |
| − | When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
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| − | Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
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| − | And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
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| − | Count your blessings;
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| − | Name them one by one.
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| − | Count your blessings;
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| − | See what God hath done.
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| − | Count your blessings;
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| − | Name them one by one.
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| − | Count your many blessings;
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| − | See what God hath done.
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| − | 2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
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| − | Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
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| − | Count your many blessings; ev’ry doubt will fly,
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| − | And you will be singing as the days go by.
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| − | 3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
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| − | Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.
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| − | Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
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| − | Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.
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| − | 4. So amid the conflict, whether great or small,
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| − | Do not be discouraged; God is over all.
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| − | Count your many blessings; angels will attend,
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| − | Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.
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| − | Text: [[Johnson Oatman, Jr.]], 1856–1922
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| − | Music: [[Edwin O. Excell]], 1851–1921
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| | [[category:Hymns]] | | [[category:Hymns]] |
| − | [[category:Public Domain Lyrics]] | + | [[category:11 11 11 11 4 5 4 5 4 5 6 5]] |
| | + | [[category:Gratitude]] |
