Refrain: 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. Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings, ev'ry doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church. Outside of the usual time spent in the public schools, Mr.
Oatman received his education at Herbert's Academy, Princetown, N. At the age of nineteen he joined the M. Church, and a few years later he was granted a license to preach the Gospel, and still later he was regularly ordained by Bishop Merrill. However, Mr. Oatman only serves as a local preacher. It is often easy to take a negative view of life, but when we remember the things we have been given, we cannot deny that we are blessed.
The hymn proclaims that all power belongs to God, and that he desires to bless us. The lyrics for this hymn are related to several scripture passages: Psalm ; Psalm ; Ephesians ; and 1 Thessalonians Growing up, Oatman realized that he would never be a great singer or preacher, but he eventually discovered his passion: hymn writing.
He became a prolific writer and wrote over hymns throughout his lifetime. Most hymnals published today have at least one of his songs. Instead of being discouraged by his lack of musical oratory skills, Oatman found hope in his ability to write. Like his collaborator Johnson Oatman, Excell produced a massive amount of work over the course of his lifetime—over songs. The tune is bright and uplifting, supporting the lyrics with bright hopeful notes.
This hymn would work well around Thanksgiving, but could easily be incorporated into other services. The song should be played at a brisk tempo, not rushing, but moving quickly along. A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent e.
Skip to main content. Hide this message. Home Page. Count Your Blessings. FlexScore Count Your Blessings. Choral Count Your Blessings. Representative Text 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.
Psalm Ephesians Year B, Ordinary Time, Proper 7 For Leaders Bulletin Blurb Worship Notes Scores Perhaps the reason this song has been so universally included in hymnals is that it reminds discouraged Christians of the grace they have been given. FlexScores are available in the Media section below. Instrumental Trumpet Solos for Worship, Vol. Hymn Instance African American Heritage You have access to this FlexScore.
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