my cup runneth over
Psalm 23:5c
KJV
If people remember Jimmy Dean, nowadays, they think of sausage.
I remember him first from the old Daniel Boone television show. (Yes, I was one of the young American boys with a coonskin cap.)
Jimmy Dean’s first claim to fame, however, was as a singer and entertainer. In terms of recordings, this country star is probably best known for his early 1960’s hit, “Big Bad John.”
My favorite song of his, though, is “My Cup Runneth Over.” Also known as “Drinking from my Saucer,” this “song” is really a lyrical reading of a simple but powerful poem of thankfulness and perspective. The second verse is my favorite …
I ain't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going’s tough
but I've got kids who love me and that makes me rich enough
I just thank God for his blessings and the mercies he's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.
In Christ’s Love,
a guy who’s been given
more than I deserve
(I’m lapping at the table,
‘cause my saucer’s overflowed)
I never made a fortune and it's probably too late now
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow
And as I go along life's journey, I'm reaping better than I sowed
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.
I ain't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the goings tough
but I've got kids who love me and that makes me rich enough
I just thank God for his blessings and the mercies he's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.
I remember times when things went wrong, and my faith got a little thin
but then all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeked through again
so Lord help me not to gripe about the tough rows I hoed
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.
And if God gives me strength and courage, when the way grows steep and rough
I'll not ask for another blessing, I'm already blessed enough
And may I never be too busy to help another bear his load
I'll keep drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.
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