The document is a poem encouraging the reader to count their blessings when facing difficulties or feeling discouraged. It repeats the refrain to count blessings one by one and see what God has done. The poem suggests counting blessings will lift doubts, provide comfort, and remind the reader of God's promises and rewards in heaven.
2. 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.
3. Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done!
Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your many blessings,
see what God hath done.
4. 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.
5. Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done!
Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your many blessings,
see what God hath done.
6. When you look at others with
their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised
you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings¡ª
wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor
your home on high.
7. Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done!
Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your many blessings,
see what God hath done.
8. 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.
9. Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your blessings,
see what God hath done!
Count your blessings,
name them one by one,
Count your many blessings,
see what God hath done.