I remember the words to an old song,
"Count your blessings, name them one by one"
The words when sung
Didn’t mean much to me at the time
But somehow, they stuck in my mind.
Years have taught me things aren’t always as they seem
A well-ordered life can be raveling at the seams.
The richest man
Can be the poorest man
If he has a beautiful home,
And falls asleep alone
He can have everything money can buy,
But he still has to die.
He can have great wealth,
And be in poor health.
God didn’t have to keep us from hurt, harm and danger.
We could be that homeless stranger
Walking the street
Begging for food to eat.
If we can see the sun rise,
If we can look up and see blue skies,
If we can hear the birds sweet melodies,
Flowing through the trees
If we can still speak,
If we have a job week after week,
If we have some money to spend,
If we have family and friends,
We have something to be thankful for.
Before you ask for more,
Count your blessings,
Name them one by one
Saying thank you for everyone
copyright: Patricia-Newman-Harris
Count Your Blessings (Lyrics to song)
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.
- Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
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.
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold.
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high.
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.