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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.
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.
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.
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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 be 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 be singing as the days go by.
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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
Your reward in heaven, nor your Lord on high.
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.
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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.
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Custer, South Dakota, United States
I love this hymn! My mother would often sing this while she was doing tasks around the house! Thank you!!!
Luanshya, Copperbelt, Zambia
Praise God for the message in this song for many are the times the Devil wants to cheat me that I have nothing compared to my friends. He even mentions the names of the friends he thinks are better than I am BUT as soon as this hymn comes to my mind as I start singing it he disappears faster than he came. Praise be to God.
Poland
Amen and amen. Praise be the Almighty. Always. What a wonderful cheerful hymn. I did not know it, but learned just now. Thank you.
I googled " Lord why is my name Tempest?" and this was the first thing that came up. It touched my heart to hear all the beautiful things people had to say about this song and how it gives them hope. I love the Lord with all my heart and I am very happy to be lead to this page. 143.. God is Good.
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
I am very uplifted by this beatiful hymn, it reminds of the far God has taken me from, it reminds me of all the the good things that God has done for me ever since I came to this world now I am sure He will never leave nor forsake me.
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
This song is really beautiful. It is a spirit lifter when you feel discouraged and all hope is lost. God has done a lot for us. We need to always remember what He has done rather than focusing on little challenges!!!
Shillong, Meghalaya, India
I love this song, as it reminds me of the greatness of ny Lord. Though I am weak, I know He is strong! He blesses me with gifts that I never thought of.
I realized my ungratefulness to my God. But this song keeps me humble and reminds me that I am my Father 's daughter! A princess!
Statesboro, GA, United States
I was really encouraged by this beautiful hymn. If I sum up my whole life,
my life was full of bunch of complaints even after I was saved.
I kept complaining that I was born and am from Korea. I kept envying White Europeans or Americas, but the Lord answered me that He will use this Asian to be a part of Americans to show forth His glory. (I still gotta learn more about that, but my complaint about that decreased through the grace, love, and blessing of God.)
For my parents prepared to immigrate to the United States from 9 years ago, and we came here in June last year and got permanent residence 3 weeks after we came here.
I also complained that I am not good at anything, but the Lord gave me some talents at remembering dates, people, people's last name, what day a day is, finding a destination to help my dad who drives my family's car, a lot of interest in map, etc.
I am a nursing major, but recently, I am constantly and humbly praying to the Lord to guide me to go to another university to study about geography especially maps.
Lord, thank you for giving me a lot of blessings. Whenever I am depressed about my weakness or envy other people's appearance or talents, I will always count all my blessings that You have provided.
Aliso Viejo, CA, United States
My grandmother used to sing this song to us (in Armenian) when we were children. The last time I had heard it was probably around ten. I hummed it to myself for many many years, until I heard it in English one day a year or so ago! It brought back a flood of soothing memories. No matter what our circumstances, we can always find blessings that God has bestowed on us, and be so thankful for them!!
Mckinney, TX, United States
I lost my job last year, and still unemployed, however, when I sing this song which is daily, I know that I have been blessed. I look back at all the blessings God has bestowed on me over the years and I'm so thankful and grateful to the Almighty. I know and believe that the right job will come my way. Thank You Lord for all the wonderful blessings. Amen.