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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.

The love of God is greater far

Worship of the Father His Love

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1
The love of God is greater far
Than tongue or pen can ever tell.
It goes beyond the highest star
And reaches to the lowest hell.
The guilty pair, bowed down with care,
God gave His Son to win;
His erring child He reconciled
And pardoned from his sin.
 
O love of God, how rich and pure!
How measureless and strong!
It shall forevermore endure—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
2
When hoary time shall pass away,
And earthly thrones and kingdoms fall;
When men who here refuse to pray,
On rocks and hills and mountains call;
God’s love, so sure, shall still endure,
All measureless and strong;
Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—
The saints’ and angels’ song.
3
Could we with ink the ocean fill,
And were the skies of parchment made;
Were every stalk on earth a quill,
And every man a scribe by trade;
To write the love of God above
Would drain the ocean dry;
Nor could the scroll contain the whole,
Though stretched from sky to sky.
Words & Music © 1923, Ren. 1951 by Hope Publishing Co., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

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Sam Liu

New York City, United States

Jun 21, 2015

Enjoy this hymn very much together with Eph. 2:4-5:

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).

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Ruth Rorke

Pontiac, Michigan, United States

Jun 7, 2015

"Wow". This is one of the most amazing hymns. Very moving. Our words can't describe God's love. It will endure forever. It's my prayer, that everyone may know God's love to its fullness.

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Matthew and Jonathan

Irvine, CA, United States

Jun 6, 2015

O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong!

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Linda Wilson

Solvang, CA, United States

Apr 12, 2015

Just heard this on Pandora. It was one of Pastor Chuck Smith s favorites. Can't hear it w/o thinking of and thanking the Father for him. I just had to look up the lyrics to meditate. Very sweet!

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Jeanette Zook

Princeton, WV, United States

Mar 28, 2015

This song has been on my mind for a while, and I plan to give scriptures with it on Facebook in my Group "The Truth Connection". We hear so much about so many things, but forget to emphasize it's all about His Love. Thank you for the very thing He has pressed upon my mind through his Ruach Qodesh (Spirit) to post to my many friends that are Followers of Yeshua.

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Erlene Weldon

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

Mar 19, 2015

For days this tune was running around in my head, I've heard it many times as I grew up but could not remember all the words. It means more to me now than ever before as I have lived and loved music into my eighties. Music has now become a way of meditation on God's great love for His creation.

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Jody H

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Mar 9, 2015

This was my Daddy's favorite hymn......many years ago he told us he wanted this sung at his funeral......which we did.........

He was a Navy man, so Verse 3 is especially meaningful......

Every time I visit his Final Resting Place, I sing it to him.

Including today.

After days and weeks of snow and sleet and cold rain, this Sabbath Day was stunningly Wow God Warm and Beautiful.....and Daddy's Birthday....

Blessings all mine, with Ten Thousand beside.....
Blessings!
XXXOOO

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David Elangovan

Salem, TN, India

Mar 3, 2015

I am a Hindu convert from India, a medical missionary and a pastor. My eyes were filled tears as I hear the song. It is more than all language.

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Lisa

Olympia, WA, United States

Mar 2, 2015

This song is wonderful. I came to this site to see all the verses. How exciting and joy producing to see all the believers across the world who have been moved by God's love, like me. Thank you all for commenting.

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Gymchick Yu

Durham, NC, United States

Feb 15, 2015

God's Love shall forevermore endure the saints' and angels' song! Oh, Lord, we praise You for Your Love! Thank You Father for Your enduring and endless Love! We love You! Amen!

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