I am trying to find out the name of a gospel song.  Some of the words
are "if i were a drummer i would play a symbol..."if I were a
writer....if i were a doctor...etc

Hi trin35:

The name of the gospel song you are thinking of is "We Must Praise" by J. Moss.

"If I were a drummer, I would use my cymbal
If I were a writer, I would use a pencil
I would use my voice, if I were a singer
No matter who or what we are, we must praise"

The complete lyrics can be found at: 

Sony Music Forums
URL: http://forums1.sonymusic.com/eve/ubb.x/a/tpc/f/652107211/m/8211086962

More about J. Moss can be found at: 

J MOSS
URL: http://www.soultracks.com/j_moss.htm

J Moss Receives Three Gma Music Award Nominations
URL: http://www.gospelcity.com/dynamic/industry-articles/industry_news/226/

Search Strategy (on Google):
* "if i were a writer" symbol drummer
* "we must praise" moss lyrics "if i were a writer"
* "J. Moss"

I hope this helps. 

websearcher

Thanks,,,this was great!