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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.

There was One who was willing to die

Gospel Testimony

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There was One who was willing to die in my stead,
That a soul so unworthy might live,
And the path to the cross He was willing to tread
All the sins of my life to forgive.
 
They were borne on the cross,
They were borne on the cross,
O how much He was willing to bear!
With what anguish and loss,
Jesus went to the cross!
But He carried my sins with Him there.
2
He is tender and loving and patient with me,
While He cleanses my heart of its dross;
But “there’s no condemnation,” I know I am free,
For my sins were all borne on the cross.
3
I will cling to my Savior and never depart—
I will joyfully journey each day,
With a song on my lips and a song in my heart,
That my sins have been taken away.

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Sarah Anne Rolofs

Ochtrup, Munster, Germany

Apr 17, 2024

this is such a beautiful hymn, why have they changed the words of this hymn?

it is not borne, but nailed, and buried my sins,

not carried. please do not change words in a hymn, just because we live in a different century. JESUS CHRIST our SAVIOUR REDEEMER; suffered, and HOW HE suffered for our sins. we should stop compromising, in case we hurt someone's feelings. Please, suffering is suffering. we should not forget, our LORD JESUS paid a very HIGH PRICE for us. thank you Hymnal net I am an 81year old been with this link many years and just loove you all GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE

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Jetheth

Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines

Sep 10, 2023

Why Borne? I think it is "They are nailed to the cross".

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Anonymous

May 24, 2022

Thanks for the words of this song I am highly grateful

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Ma Mabuza

Walsall, United Kingdom

Apr 9, 2022

0530am , at a morning prayer session, Holy Spirit ministered the hymn in my heart, & I m overwhelmed with his love! HALLELUJAH!!!

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Simon Malama

Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia

Jun 27, 2021

He paid it all.... He died my stead.

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Anonymous

Aug 15, 2020

Praise God

I woke up at 1:46am with this song in my spirit.

I pray for Holy Spirit revelation of this happening. Glory be to God

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Doreen

Hollywood, FL, United States

Jul 15, 2019

Excellent, wonderful song of meaning.

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Lucy

Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Apr 21, 2019

I thought about this song whilst the word was being preached on the resurrection of Jesus.

I asked for a slot to sing "Let the weak day Ism strong" and I sang.

Next sunday I will sing "there was one who was willing.

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Loretta Dasilva

Manchester, Connecticut, United States

Apr 2, 2019

I woke this morning with this chorus I and had to find the words to the song.

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Fay R

Plantation, FL, United States

Jun 3, 2018

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice on my behalf. What love! What love! Thank You Jesus for loving me so much. Help me to show love to others each day!

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