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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.

Faith of our fathers, living still

The Church Her Faith

English830
1
Faith of our fathers, living still
In spite of dungeon, fire and sword,
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene’er we hear that glorious word!
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
2
Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
And blest would be their children’s fate,
If they, like them should die for thee:
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
3
Faith of our fathers, we will strive
To win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God
Mankind shall then indeed be free.
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!
4
Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers! holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death!

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Vbtimpson

Miami, FL, United States

Jun 6, 2025

This hymn touches my heart, it speaks of our earthly fathers, in the name of our heavenly Father and declares that we all will be true to Thee till death! Amen!!!

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Judy

Antioch, Illinois, United States

Mai 11, 2025

This hymn was on my heart this morning as I woke. Not only am I blessed by meditating on the lyrics, but my heart is really blessed by reading the comments of my brothers and sisters in the Lord all over the world. Despite differences of nationality, race, and denomination, we are all part of that cloud of witnesses. I praise God for each and every one of you

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Asonibare Sola

Oro Ago, Kwara State/Ifelodun, Nigeria

Mai 4, 2025

This song is evergreen, with a strong potential to ignite the fire of true faith. I pray to leave behind this kind of faith for the generations coming after me.

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Sharon

Apr 16, 2025

This song would not leave my mind this morning, so I looked up the words... and they blessed me. And even more so when I saw how many people have had the same experience. Thank You Holy Spirit!!!

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Reuben

Okota, Lagos, Nigeria

Mar 28, 2025

This hymn always sends a message t my very person, I just reflect on every line and every word used.

It reflects on how very lazy many of have become, just bearing the title 'Christian'. A title that wasn't easily acquired. The Apostles lived nd died, protecting it, the most unimaginable way you could think of. But how do we treat it today? It will really hurt them to see how "Christians" live their lives today.

May God forgive us and grant us grace to do HIS will always.

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Dr Coster Muleya Phd

Itezhi Tezhi, Southern Province, Zambia

Mar 1, 2025

This song is soul uplifting

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Linus Ikpoko

Bonny Island, Rivers, Nigeria

Feb 28, 2025

Thanks to God for the writer of this hymn. It is a great blessing. It causes tears to well up in my eyes as it calls us to rededicate our lives to the faith our fathers of faith lived, preached and died for. It reminds us that the Christian faith we have today did not come on a platter of sweet comfort, but through sweat and swords as many of those who propagated the Word of God were persecuted and slaughtered. With this understanding, we must like the Apostles of old yield our lives to "contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). In our modern world of breath taking technology, many no longer see it necessary to maintain the pure and unsullied message of God's word forgetting that the truth of God's word doesn't change, but must be preached, believed and practiced as it is. To us the words of the hymns calls to change and follow the faith of our fathers on the narrow path which leads to Heaven.

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Maria Smyth

Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece

Feb 19, 2025

I grew up in Liverpool UK and remember singing this hymn frequently both at school and in Church. I always found it both rousinf and uplifting. I don't hear it at all these days. Unfortunately!

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Eva Hays

Dover, Tennessee, United States

Dez 7, 2024

We sang this when I was a child. How we need to be reminded TODAY!!!

AMEN!!!

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Ehigie Goodness

Benin, Edo, Nigeria

Nov 30, 2024

Great hymn that always bring me to understanding that price was paid for me to live and serve God ❤️❤️❤️😭😭

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