{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.}
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.}
~
Count Your Blessings Hymn
The “count your blessings” topic recently came up in a
conversation I was having with my mom.
She was reminiscing about how she
and her mom would sing this
lovely and inspiring song in church when she was a young girl. They would get dressed up each Sunday, and
she would wear her nice dress and white gloves. It was a song she would always remember and
call upon in times of need. I was not
aware of it, so I wanted to learn more about it. I quickly found various
versions of the song, and now it frequently holds a comforting space in my
heart and mind on a daily basis.
It provides a healthy reminder of the
power of gratitude and its ability to transform every thought, feeling, and
situation into one filled with positive potential and thankfulness.
This was just the beginning of the
synchronicities.
A couple of years ago, I found myself at
a local symphony and choir performance of Handel’s
Messiah at a local church. I enjoyed
it so much that I intended to visit future performances and did so again this
year. Fortunately, this time, my mom was able to accompany us.
Interestingly enough, I discovered that the venue (same location this year and in years past) just happened to be where she attended church as a young girl. I just knew she had to join me this time.
Interestingly enough, I discovered that the venue (same location this year and in years past) just happened to be where she attended church as a young girl. I just knew she had to join me this time.
As we arrived and took our seats in the beautiful
glowing space inside the church decorated with festive lights, Christmas trees,
and holiday décor, the stained glass just glistened as we sat in our pew near
the front row. I saw the church hymnal
in front of us and quickly located the song of interest. It was in this
very church that my mom would sing the “Count Your Blessings” hymn with her
mom and family over 50 years ago.
I took a snapshot of the song in the
hymnal – which you can see here – and handed the book to my mom so she could
recall all of the verses. She was really
touched, and a tear glistened in her eye as she acknowledged the recollection
of the story she shared with me about the hymn.
I am pleased to share the song with you
in hopes that it might bring inspiration to you and help nourish you with never-ending
gratitude as you flow through another beautiful year full of little miracles
like these.
Happy synchronicities! I encourage you to begin the new year by focusing on all of the things in your life for which you are grateful.
Enjoy
the “Count Your blessings” verses below.
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.
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.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]
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.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]
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 keep singing as the days go by.
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
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 [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
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.
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.
I also invite you
to sing along with these video versions.
Count Your Blessings
Blessings to you and your family in this coming year that will be filled with many miracles!
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