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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.

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun

Praise of the Lord His Kingdom

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1
Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
Doth his successive journeys run;
His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2
To Him shall endless prayer be made.
And princes throng to crown His head,
His name like sweet perfume shall rise
With every morning sacrifice.
3
People and realms of every tongue
Dwell on His love with sweetest song;
And infant voices shall proclaim
Their early blessings on His name.
4
Blessings abound where’er He reigns:
The prisoner leaps to lose his chains,
The weary find eternal rest,
And all the sons of want are blest.
5
Where He displays His healing power
Death and the curse are known no more;
In Him the tribes of Adam boast
More blessings than their father lost.
6
Let every creature rise and bring
Peculiar honors to our King;
Angels descend with songs again,
And earth repeat the loud Amen.

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Jim Smith

Mansfield, Ohio, United States

Mar 14, 2026

Here is a little excerpt from Isaac Watts biography.

Watts is credited by many with introducing hymns to the English churches when his Hymns and Spiritual Songs was first published in 1707. They are extensively used today due to his poetic gifts, but also because he interpreted the Old Testament using knowledge of the New. This set an example for later hymn writers. Isaac Watts explained his methods as follows: “Where the Psalmist describes religion by the fear of God, I have often joined faith and love to it. Where he speaks of pardon of sin through the mercies of God, I have added the merits of a Saviour. Where he talks of sacrificing goats and bullocks, I rather mention the sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God. When he attends the ark with shouting into Zion, I sing of the ascension of my Saviour into heaven, or His presence in His church on earth. Where he promises abundance of wealth, honor, and long life, I have changed some of these typical blessings for grace, glory, and life eternal, which are brought to light in the Gospel, and promised in the New Testament. ”[6]

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Un Hermano

Nov 11, 2025

The Bible shows that when the Lord returns, the kingdom of the heavens will come to earth to reign and rule over the earth. The Lord Jesus will establish His kingdom on earth and rule the earth for one thousand years. Christians who leave everything to follow the Lord and who are good, faithful, long-suffering, and overcoming will reign with the Lord Jesus during this one thousand year period. They will sit in glory on thrones together with the Lord to reign and enter into the joy of the Lord in the kingdom.

Crucial Truths in the
Holy Scriptures, Volume 5
Chapter 48 (LSM)

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Col Dr. Abu Vincent Enemona Rtd

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Oct 18, 2025

May the letters and words of this hymn remain steadfast and sure through all generations to come in Jesus name Amen.

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Linda Casey

Greenwood, South Carolina, United States

Oct 9, 2025

where are the last two verses?

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Otu Dorcas

Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria

Feb 20, 2025

In Him the tribes of Adam boast

More blessings than their father lost

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Ogwuma Victor C

Okpuala Ngwa, Abia State, Nigeria

Jan 20, 2025

One of the Inspirational Hymns...

Jesus Indeed Shall Reign In Our Lives... Amen 🙏🙏🙏

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Hannatu Monday

Kurudu, FCT, Nigeria

Oct 7, 2024

"For He must reign, until He has put all enemies under His feet." 1Corinthians 15:35. Hallelujah!

The hymn is inspiring.

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Jeffrey Adam Leaman

Lititz, PA, United States

Sep 23, 2024

My son and I were singing thus last night. I sang to him this morning for devotions. Good song and message.

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Akosua Ahwenepa Pokuah

Yonkers, New York, United States

Oct 11, 2023

I love this hymn very much. Anytime I sing this song, it makes me feel at home with my Father, Jehovah God.!!! ( Blessed be to His Holy Name.!!! ) Amen in Jesus Christ's Mighty Name.!!!

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Nathan Budu Aboagye

Abiriw, Okere, Akuapem, Eastern Region, Ghana

Sep 24, 2023

Memories from teen years and relevant for today. Yes, Jesus shall reign always and everywhere, in time and space. Amen

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