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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.

Lord, Thou art God’s anointed

Praise of the Lord His Kingdom

English147
1
Lord, Thou art God’s anointed,
Thou art of kings the King!
Here in full adoration
Our song to Thee we bring!
Thy kingdom is forever,
Established is Thy throne!
Thy reign with love and justice
In glory stands alone!
2
Upon the hill of Zion
Hath God established Thee
And all the nations given
Thy heritage to be.
To Thee hath God committed
His full authority
To rule with might the nations
Unto eternity.
3
Before the time of fullness,
While darkness still prevails,
Ten thousands daily render
To Thee their loyal hails!
From shore to shore Thy people
To Thee their praises sing;
They worship, love, and serve Thee
As their dear Savior-King!
4
When in the time appointed
With glory Thou wilt come,
The earth with all its nations
Thy kingdom will become.
In majesty and splendor
Wilt Thou be served as King,
All kindreds and all peoples
To Thee their praise shall ring!

Copyright Living Stream Ministry. Used by permission.

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Un Hermano

Jul 24, 2025

1. God’s anointed

In the divine economy Christ is God’s Anointed, the Messiah. Concerning this, John 1:41 says, “He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, We have found the Messiah (which translated means Christ). ” Messiah is Hebrew; Christ is Greek. Both mean “the anointed. ” Christ is God’s Anointed, the One appointed by God to accomplish God’s purpose, His eternal plan.

In John 20:31 we see that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God: “These have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. ” The Christ is the title of the Lord according to His office, His mission. The Son of God is His title according to His person. He is the Son of God to be the Christ of God.

The conclusion of the
New Testament
Message 24 (LSM)

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Angel Pyne

London, Surrey, United Kingdom

Apr 8, 2025

I have heard and sung this hymn several times in the past 20 odd years that I’ve been in the church life and I have loved it but not as much as I am loving it now. I am deeply moved by the lyrics and wondered who could’ve written such beautiful words and lo and behold…. it was brother Lee. I very rarely make comments on anything but I felt compelled to do this one. Thank You, Lord, for our dear brother Lee.

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Dasmith

Lincoln, NE, United States

Aug 28, 2024

What a majestic Hymn with such an overarching view of time and place and His coming Kingdom! I also love verse 3–in spite of everything, the Lord has faithful and watching ones praying, longing, looking, and hastening unto His coming! May we be such!

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John T. C. Kan

Chicago, IL, United States

Jun 12, 2023

Luke 12:32 - Do not be afraid, little  b flock, because your Father has been  well pleased to give you the kingdom.

This hymn from the Little Flock really tells how the Son of Man came as the slave of God (Gospel of Mark) has been crowned as the King of kings!

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Stephen Bellingham

Irvine, CA, United States

Jul 20, 2020

This is a wonderful hymn! The Lord Jesus is on the throne! Very encouraging especially during the current pandemic and troubling times. "From shore to shore Thy people to Thee their praises sing." Amen!

(Can also be sung to the tune of hymn #824)

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Alex Lee

Taipei, Taiwan

Jun 14, 2013

Such a wonderful song! especially in Stanza 3 "from shore to shore thy people..."

Always brings me see saints around the world, all praise the one God in one love!! On the Lord's Day, all saints sit / stands around the Lord's table, through singing and praising to remember His death and resurrection! Hallelujah!

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Glenn

Fullerton, CA, United States

May 30, 2012

This is such a wonderful hymn worshipping our Savior-King! The hymn is written with such a global view. Our God has given us His heritage - to rule the nations with His authority. What a high aspiration for us to attain! Amen, Lord Jesus - come quickly!

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