“Count Your Blessings - Hymnal” is a two-page hymn arrangement based on the well-known gospel song by Johnson Oatman and Edwin O. Excell. The music is written in 2/4 and uses a straightforward hymnal texture, with the melody mainly in the right hand and steady chordal support underneath. Four verses of lyrics are printed in the score, and the repeated rhythmic patterns give the hymn a bright, direct, and encouraging character.

Measures 1–8 introduce the verse with the words “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed” and continue through the phrase “thinking all is lost.” The right hand carries the main tune in simple rhythmic motion, while the left hand supports it with repeated chord tones and bass movement. The texture is clear and regular, making the melody easy to follow.

Measures 9–16 complete the verse and lead into the refrain. The music continues with the same steady 2/4 pulse, using repeated chords and a few small melodic lifts in the right hand. The phrase ends with a clear cadence before the refrain begins.

Measures 17–24 begin the refrain: “Count your blessings, name them one by one.” The texture becomes slightly more spacious, with the melody and accompaniment separated more clearly between the hands. The repeated words and balanced phrase structure give this section its memorable, singable quality.

Measures 25–32 bring back the refrain idea and lead the hymn to its final close. The right hand continues the familiar melody, while the left hand provides steady harmonic support. The final line, “Count your many blessings, see what God hath done,” closes the arrangement with a clear and confident cadence.

Interesting fact: “Count Your Blessings” was written by Johnson Oatman Jr., with music by Edwin O. Excell. It became one of the most popular gospel songs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, especially because of its memorable refrain encouraging singers to “count your blessings” one by one.