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About Numbered Notation

Numbered Notation (also called Jianpu, 简谱) writes each melody note as a number from 1 to 7 instead of a note on a staff. The number shows the note's position in the song's scale -- not its exact pitch -- so the same tune looks identical no matter what key it's sung in.

Within one octave, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 correspond to the familiar do re mi fa sol la ti. A dot above a number raises it an octave higher; a dot below lowers it an octave lower -- no dot means the middle, as-written octave.

A plain number lasts one beat. A dash (-) right after a number holds that same note for one more beat. A line underneath a number shortens it instead -- one line is half a beat, two lines a quarter of a beat. A 0 is a rest: silence for one beat.

The label at the top of the sheet, like "1=C" or "1=Ab", shows which pitch scale degree 1 ("do") is tuned to. A song in a minor key is labeled "6=X" instead -- scale degree 6 ("la") is the true tonic. Chord names printed above the notes (like "C" or "G7") always use their familiar letter names, never numbers.

For example, under a "1=C" heading, the numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 sound as C D E F G A B. Under a "1=G" heading, those very same numbers sound as G A B C D E F# instead -- same shape, different key.

Jesus, lover of my soul

Gospel Crying to the Lord

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Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high:
Hide me, O my Savior, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide;
O receive my soul at last.
2
Other refuge have I none,
Hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, oh, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed,
All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of Thy wing.
3
Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy name,
I am all unrighteousness;
Vile and full of sin I am,
Thou art full of truth and grace.
4
Plenteous grace with Thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound;
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.

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Vic Iwanuschak

Thirsk, United Kingdom

Oct 8, 2026

This hymn on my mind when I woke up. I looked the words up and found these comments. We are all one in Christ encouraging one another brothers and sisters in the hard times. Thank you. God bless. Wherever you are!

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Heavenly Nelsons

Mumford, Ghana

Aug 22, 2026

Jesus spoke to me about trust again today. On my way to work, I started humming sounds of songs I knew and ones I was now forging till this song just came on my lips. I started humming this one too. It was the first line I could remember, but I knew the tune, so I searched for lyrics and started singing properly. Little did I Know that there was a reason for this song. I have it on repeat even as I write.

I trust no one with my life but God because He is faithful.

He will do this one too, He's not failed me before.

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Brian Harkess

Musselburgh, East Lothian, United Kingdom

Apr 27, 2026

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you Jesus.

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Wylodine

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mar 4, 2026

I DIDN'T KNOW THE SONG WAS SO TOUCHING AND BEAUTIFUL UNTIL I SAW THE BLACK MOVIE CALLED" "CINDY" a back in the woods collection I sung the song in Sunday school in my youth without emotion I am now 80 The movie inspired me to find all the lyrics BEAUTIFUL!!!

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Lynnette Scrutton

Lincoln City, OR, United States

Dec 11, 2025

These are the most beautiful words I have ever read. Playing this on my piano, and I am so confident of the grace of God.

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Bob

Edmonton, Ab, Canada

Nov 12, 2025

Praying this morning and the third verse of this song came mind. " False and full of sin I am though art full of truth and grace". Inspiring to read others comments.

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Oluwarotimi Johnson

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Oct 25, 2025

Lord Jesus I want to receive your grace and truth!

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Laura

Winsted, CT, United States

Oct 12, 2025

You must watch the movie, Many Beautiful Things: The Life of Lilias Trotter, available on Prime Video. It’s where I learned about this hymn.

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Ekanem Unyime

Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 20, 2025

I woke up with this song in my mind , I don't know what to do, it was as if all hell were loose, down casted, feeling of rejection and frustrations, no one to turn to but the song kept coming and after that I was strong and encouraged, no Sandee, thank you Jesus because the song minister to me

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Alfred Abidiak

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Apr 19, 2025

I have a covenant with God to release His Spirit before I come awake each night. I should be waken by sound of His Spirit with mine singing to His glory. That has been happening without fail. Just came awake now by this song bring sung by God's Spirit and mine. It's soothing to join them ding these beautiful lyrics. Reassuring of God's salving grace, reminding me of my worthlessness and salvation by God's grace and grace only. Thank you for great job of availing this soothing hymn.

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