Trees Introduction Hello, and welcome to the Mother of Gooses blog, where I write about hymns, instruments, recipes, and animals. Today, we are looking at the lyrics to the hymn, Count Your Blessings; John Outman Jr wrote it, and it was published in 1897. It is about being content with what God has given you, and remembering all of the good things that He has done for us. If you don't know how the tune goes, look up Folksandhymns on YouTube; listening to this version helped me memorize it. Now, on with the show! A fairy-tale like scene The Lyrics Verse 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. Chorus Count your blessing, 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. Verse 2 Are ...
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