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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 is a fountain filled with blood

Gospel The Blood

English1006
1
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Immanuel’s veins;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains:
Lose all their guilty stains,
Lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains.
2
The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away:
Wash all my sins away,
Wash all my sins away;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.
3
Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power,
Till all the ransomed ones of God
Be saved, to sin no more:
Be saved, to sin no more,
Be saved, to sin no more;
Till all the ransomed ones of God,
Be saved to sin no more.
4
E’er since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die:
And shall be till I die,
And shall be till I die;
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.
5
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave,
Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing Thy power to save:
I’ll sing Thy power to save,
I’ll sing Thy power to save;
Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing Thy power to save.

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Luke Kali

Lira, West City Division, Uganda

Aug 10, 2024

Great blessing

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Joanna

Urbana, IL, United States

Jul 29, 2024

My mom taught me this song and had me memorize it. I am so thankful for my mom that she taught the power of the blood of Jesus! Thank you Jesus and I love you very, very much. Soli deo Gloria, Amen.

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Beth Betito

Jul 13, 2024

Amen

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Tama Bouncer

Raleigh, NC, United States

Jul 8, 2024

Why are the lyrics in the 5th verse out of order? The verse in the hymnal that I have is as follows and has a clearer meaning.

Then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I’ll sing Thy power to save
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave,
Lies silent in the grave,
Lies silent in the grave,
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave.

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James Smith

Mansfield, Ohio, United States

Jun 2, 2024

I researched the author of the lyrics for this hymn. William Cowper (pronounced Cooper) suffered from severe depression. He struggled with his sin a great deal. I believe even after his conversion. This hymn really brings out the power and hope in the blood. I think this is his experience. It strengthens my faith in the blood and my total redemption.

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Awe Dennis Peter

Kaduna South, Kaduna State, Nigeria

May 25, 2024

This is indeed a song of hope.... My wife ensured I go through the lyrics and ever since it has become my song in times of despair, Glory to God!!!

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Anonymous

May 22, 2024

My poor lisping tongue indeed! My sin is so deep, but his love is deeper still!

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Såññy

Gulu, Psbo, Uganda

Apr 15, 2024

My most loved song it really put me in real family of eternity

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Zeep Gathogo

London, United Kingdom

Mar 18, 2024

With tears in my eyes, I sing in memory of my both parents who sung it with passion. Not missing any detail. To the true neaning of it. Both dead, my memory lingers on. I do see that River. I know it. I just love the thought of that River. Praise be to God!

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Peter Otieno

Nairobi, Kenya

Feb 18, 2024

What a powerful song.

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