Eleventh Avenue Church
The following is reprinted with permission of The Timely Messenger


Drinking from a Saucer

by Tom Nutt

I've never made a fortune and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much. I'm happy anyhow.
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.

Ain't got a lot of riches, sometimes the going's rough.
But I got kids that love me. That makes me rich enough.
I just thank God for His blessings, and the mercy He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.

And 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 old sun broke through again.
So, Lord help me not to gripe about the tough rows I have howed.
I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.

And if God gives me the strength and courage when the way get steep and rough.
I won't ask for other blessings. I'm already blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy to help another bear his load.
Then I'll be drinking from my saucer, cause my cup has overflowed.


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