Can You Count the Stars in Heaven?

Author: Wilhelm Hey
Composer: Varies by tune (see below)

Languages (5)

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Representative lyrics

German (Original Language)

1. Weißt du, wie viel Sternlein stehen an dem blauen Himmelszelt? Weißt du, wie viel Wolken gehen weithin über alle Welt? Gott der Herr hat sie gezählet, dass ihm auch nicht eines fehlet an der ganzen großen Zahl, an der ganzen großen Zahl.

2. Weißt du, wie viel Mücklein spielen in der heißen Sonnenglut, wie viel Fischlein auch sich kühlen in der hellen Wasserflut? Gott der Herr rief sie mit Namen, dass sie all ins Leben kamen, dass sie nun so fröhlich sind, dass sie nun so fröhlich sind.

3. Weißt du, wie viel Kinder frühe stehn aus ihren Bettlein auf, dass sie ohne Sorg und Mühe fröhlich sind im Tageslauf? Gott im Himmel hat an allen seine Lust, sein Wohlgefallen, kennt auch dich und hat dich lieb, kennt auch dich und hat dich lieb.

English

Can You Count the Stars in Heaven?

Hymns—For Home and Church (2027, 2024-preview), Sep 2025

Translator: E. L. Jorgenson

Arranger: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

1. Can you count the stars in heaven Brightly shining in the sky? Can you count the clouds above you, Softly, gently floating by? Our dear Lord, who never slumbers, Knows them all and each one numbers. And He knows and cares for you, And He knows and cares for you.

2. Can you count the sweet birds singing In the sunshine through the day? Can you count the little fishes That in sparkling waters play? Our dear Lord, their number knowing, Watches all, His care bestowing. And He will remember you, And He will remember you.

3. Can you count how many children Kneel beside their beds at night, Asking God to bless and keep them Till they rise at morning light? Our dear Lord, who lives in heaven, Loving care to each has given. And He loves you dearly too, And He loves you dearly too.