Count your Blessings.

"Count Your Blessings" is one of those universally loved hymns that instantly lifts the spirit of a congregation. With its bright, marching tempo and straightforward message, it serves as a gentle but firm reminder to shift our focus away from life’s anxieties and toward God’s enduring providence. In Nigerian parishes, it is a familiar favorite during the Offertory or at special thanksgiving celebrations, where the act of bringing gifts to the altar is perfectly mirrored by the song’s call to remember God's goodness.

The verses speak directly to the human experience of feeling overwhelmed—whether we are "tempest tossed" on life's billows, burdened with a heavy cross, or tempted to envy the "lands and gold" of others. Instead of despairing, the hymn offers a simple, practical remedy: to literally name our blessings one by one. As the choir leads the faithful into the energetic chorus, the overlapping harmony parts create a joyful echo, reinforcing the promise that taking stock of God's grace will always "surprise you what the Lord hath done."