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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.

Faith is the Victory

Spiritual Warfare In Faith

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1
Encamped along the hills of light,
Ye Christian soldiers rise,
And press the battle ere the night
Shall veil the glowing skies;
Against the foe in vales below
Let all our strength be hurled;
Faith is the victory, we know,
That overcomes the world.
 
Faith is the victory!
Faith is the victory!
O glorious victory,
That overcomes the world.
2
His banner over us is love,
Our sword the Word of God;
We tread the road the saints before
With shouts of triumph trod.
By faith, they like a whirlwind’s breath,
Swept on o’er every field;
The faith by which they conquered death
Is still our shining shield.
3
On every hand the foe we find
Drawn up in dread array;
Let tents of ease be left behind,
And onward to the fray.
Salvation’s helmet on each head,
With truth all girt about,
The earth shall tremble ’neath our tread,
And echo with our shout.
4
To him that overcomes the foe,
White raiment shall be giv’n;
Before the angels he shall know
His name confessed in heav’n;
Then onward from the hills of light,
Our hearts with love aflame,
We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night,
In Jesus’ conqu’ring name.

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Venis

Mount Vernon, NY, United States

Oct 1, 2026

The People of God walk by faith, not by sight! No matter how dark the night, how rough the road, how high the mountain or how steep the valley, our step is sure and firm!

Our Lord has gone this way before and we are walking by faith in His great name!

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Ruthann Battles

Rome, GA, United States

Jul 24, 2026

This!!!! What a blessing to the very deepest part of my being. ❤️

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Maria L

Fremont, CA, United States

Jun 12, 2026

Hallelujah, Christ has overcome the enemy! Praise the Lord! The name of Jesus is above every name! Every knee shall bow and every tongue will openly confess that Jesus is Lord! Faith is victory! Christ is Victor! 😀

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Adun

Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 20, 2026

Love❤️ this song. It's so inspiring. Use it in devotion this morning.

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Terri

Apopka, FL, United States

Dec 11, 2025

This song came to mind during Bible study last night. Our teacher was sharing about faith. One point was about having a faith that overcomes even during the trials and difficulties that come. Because of All Jesus did for us, we Can Overcome! We CAN Trust Him Through the Challenges that We May face in this life! Until He returns, God bless you!!

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Ayangma Silas

Kiiki, Center, Cameroon

Sep 12, 2025

My beloved father, a powerful presbyterian church chapel's preacher, in the lastt years of his ministry used to sing this hymn AT the end of each sunday mass. OH ! How I loved to know the English lyrics thet were translated in Bafia language by my Uncle. A presbyterian church pastor. Who also passed away. Before coming a cross this lyrics I repeated all thé night that thé only thing my country needs AT this very moment of his History IS FAITH. BECAUSE FAITH IS VICTORY. GLORY BE TO GOD!!!

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Adewoye Sunday

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Sep 9, 2025

My family and I, just sang this soul lifting song for our family devotion.

Hebrews 11

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Marcia Lee

Wesley Chapel, FL, United States

Jul 1, 2025

Reading I Corinthians 15. At the end of the chapter this hymn which I haven’t heard in years came to mind. I had to sing it! Precious song of faith!

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Lee

Hudson, MA, United States

Apr 23, 2025

Meditating on 1John 5:4, God brought this precious hymn into my mind, which I had not recalled for many years. My faith in Him-- I am enabled by Him to overcome this world. Hallelujah!

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Henry

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Feb 12, 2025

Faith is actually what is needed to be victorious! Actually, according to the Holy Bible in the book of James, faith and works go hand in hand. Hence, whereas we have faith in God and down deep within our hearts we may know this, we should not sit back on that. Instead, we get up use the faith inside as motivation, then move forward to do what needs to be done . That the Lord honours!

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