Count Your Blessings
Words by Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922
Music by Edwin O. Excell 1851-1921
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[Verse 1]
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When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed
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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
[Refrain]
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Count your blessings; name them one by one
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Count your blessings; see what God hath done
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Count your blessings; name them one by one
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Count your many blessings; see what God hath done
[Verse 2]
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Are you ever burdened with 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
[Refrain]
D A
Count your blessings; name them one by one
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Count your blessings; see what God hath done
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Count your blessings; name them one by one
D G A A7 D
Count your many blessings; see what God hath done
[Verse 3]
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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
[Refrain]
D A
Count your blessings; name them one by one
A7 D
Count your blessings; see what God hath done
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Count your blessings; name them one by one
D G A A7 D
Count your many blessings; see what God hath done
[Verse 4]
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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
[Refrain]
D A
Count your blessings; name them one by one
A7 D
Count your blessings; see what God hath done
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Count your blessings; name them one by one
D G A A7 D
Count your many blessings; see what God hath done