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Die Zahlennotation (auch Jianpu oder 简谱 genannt) schreibt jede Melodienote als Zahl von 1 bis 7 statt als Note auf einem Notensystem. Die Zahl zeigt die Stellung der Note in der Tonleiter des Liedes -- nicht ihre genaue Tonhöhe --, sodass dieselbe Melodie unabhängig von der gesungenen Tonart gleich aussieht.

Innerhalb einer Oktave entsprechen die Zahlen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 den bekannten Solmisationssilben Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti. Ein Punkt über einer Zahl hebt sie um eine Oktave an; ein Punkt darunter senkt sie um eine Oktave ab -- ohne Punkt bleibt es bei der mittleren, so geschriebenen Oktave.

Eine einzelne Zahl dauert einen Schlag. Ein Bindestrich (-) direkt nach einer Zahl hält dieselbe Note einen weiteren Schlag lang. Ein Strich unter einer Zahl verkürzt sie dagegen -- ein Strich ist ein halber Schlag, zwei Striche ein viertel Schlag. Eine 0 ist eine Pause: ein Schlag Stille.

Die Angabe oben auf dem Notenblatt, zum Beispiel "1=C" oder "1=Ab", zeigt, auf welcher Tonhöhe die Stufe 1 ("Do") liegt. Ein Lied in Moll trägt stattdessen die Angabe "6=X" -- Stufe 6 ("La") ist dann der eigentliche Grundton. Akkordsymbole über den Noten (wie "C" oder "G7") werden immer mit ihren gewohnten Buchstabennamen geschrieben, nie als Zahlen.

Bei der Angabe "1=C" klingen die Zahlen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 als C D E F G A B. Bei "1=G" klingen dieselben Zahlen dagegen als G A B C D E F# -- gleiche Form, andere Tonart.

Almost persuaded

Gospel Persuasion

English1046
1
“Almost persuaded” now to believe;
“Almost persuaded” Christ to receive;
Seems now some soul to say,
“Go, Spirit, go Thy way,
Some more convenient day
on Thee I’ll call.”
2
“Almost persuaded,” come, come today;
“Almost persuaded,” turn not away;
Jesus invites you here,
Angels are ling’ring near,
Prayers rise from hearts so dear;
O wand’rer, come!
3
Oh, be persuaded! Christ never fails—
Oh, be persuaded! His blood avails—
Can save from every sin,
Cleanse you without, within—
Will you not let Him in?
Open the door!
4
“Almost persuaded,” harvest is past!
“Almost persuaded,” doom comes at last;
“Almost” cannot avail;
“Almost” is but to fail!
Sad, sad that bitter wail—
“Almost—but lost!”
5
Be now persuaded, oh, sinner, hear!
Be now persuaded, Jesus is near;
His voice is pleading still,
Turn now with heart and will,
Peace will your spirit fill—
Oh, turn today!

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Ana Lara

Storrs, Connecticut, United States

Mar 3, 2025

The Reverend Mr. Brundage tells the origin of this hymn. In a sermon preached by him many years ago, the closing words were:

“He who is almost persuaded is almost saved, but to be almost saved, is to be entirely lost.” Paul Bliss, being in the audience, was impressed with the thought, and immediately set about the composition of what proved to be one of his most popular songs, deriving his inspiration from his friend’s sermon , the Rev. Brundage. “Memoir of Bliss”

Almost persuaded to believe,
Almost persuaded Christ to receive;
Seems now some soul to say
“Go Spirit, go Thy way,
Some more convenient day
On Thee I’ll call .”

Both hymn and tune are by Mr. Bliss – – the omission of a chorus is in proper taste. This revival piece brings the sinner to bear upon his conscience by the hymn’s pleading.

Mr. Sankey‘s book illustrate the power that it had in convicting and converting many a sinner in England.

Brown and Buttworth 1906

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Leonard E Hall

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Jul 24, 2023

"Almost" is the saddest word in the English language...

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Des Gale

Bangor, Down, United Kingdom

Okt 16, 2021

Dear searcher. Trust the Savior today. Do not put it off!! The time is oh so short.

God bless you.

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John Watt

Port Washington, WI, United States

Jun 14, 2018

Such a powerful, loving voice of the Holy Spirit, ever pleading with us to come to the Savior, Jesus, the Christ.

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Inaldo

Colon, Panama

Okt 1, 2017

Maravilha...gracias Jesus me has salvado....ayudame Señor a seguirte hasta el final

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Steve Miller

Detroit, MI, United States

Apr 21, 2016

When Billy Graham came to faith in Christ in 1937, he didn't go forward until 2 songs had been sung: "Just as I am" and "Almost Persuaded". When the final verse of the 2nd song had been sung twice, he went forward. He was grateful that the man of God in the pulpit patiently waited for more responses to the invitation. - "How Sweet the Sound" by George Beverly Shea

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Ann Black

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Mar 1, 2016

While teaching a Bible Study class in Acts 26, I was reminded of this song from my childhood. Oh Praise the Lord I was fully persuaded, asked for forgiveness of my sins and have walked many miles with my Savior since.

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Olugbenga

Springfield Gardens, New York, United States

Aug 9, 2015

Almost is dangerous and most of time it leads to the eternal doom, careless soul oh hear the warning! Oh Lord keep us in the right path till You come.

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Steve Miller

Detroit, MI, United States

Mar 21, 2014

Bliss was inspired to write this hymn after hearing a message on Acts 26:28, where Agrippa tells Paul he is almost persuaded. The preacher said, "He who is almost persuaded is almost saved, but to be almost saved is to be entirely lost." - Songs of the Spirit by Martin

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Francis Odudu

London, United Kingdom

Jan 23, 2014

What a glorious hymn. Very persuasive. Oh that every soul would be fully persuaded to follow my Saviour and Bishop of my soul - the Lord Jesus Christ, today. I was born in July 1978 and He has kept me since then. Praise God!

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