This past weekend we received these pictures of our latest 4 grandchildren (along with an older grand daughter) who were born into our family within the past 6 months.
As we thought of these sweet grandchildren, the hymn Count Your Blessings came to our mind. You see, each of these 4 grandchildren spent some time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) after birth. Yet, we count our blessings that they are here, and are doing well. The greatest blessing is knowing that our Heavenly Father is real, is near, and knows us and our family members personally. We count that as our greatest blessing.
Count Your Blessing
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 has done.
Chorus:
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.
Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
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.
Chorus
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 home on high.
Chorus
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.
Chorus
Text: Johnson Oatman Jr., 1856–1922
Music: Edwin O. Excell, 1851–1921
An Aaronic Priesthood Choir from Stakes in Layton sings, "Count Your Blessings."
April 2019 General Conference.
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