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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.

I am so glad that our Father in heav’n

Assurance and Joy of Salvation Loved by the Lord

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I am so glad that our Father in heav’n
Tells of His love in the Book He has giv’n;
Wonderful things in the Bible I see:
This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me.
 
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me;
I am so glad that Jesus loves me,
Jesus loves even me.
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Though I forget Him and wander away,
Still He doth love me whenever I stray;
Back to His dear loving arms would I flee,
When I remember that Jesus loves me.
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Oh, if there’s only one song I can sing,
When in His beauty I see the great King,
This shall my song in eternity be:
“Oh, what a wonder that Jesus loves me.”

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Sylvanus Udofia Uko

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Feb 20, 2022

I was asked by madam, to apologize to her son the manager of their hospital where I worked as a driver. He happened to have sacked me on the 3rd of Dec. , 2021 because I observed a brake failure in the bus I was to travel with, but my madam adopted me as her personal driver. On the 18th of Feb. , 2022 I went to him as his mum(my Madam) instructed me, to apologize. Then he told me he hated me and didn't want to see me around. His mom asked him why he hated me then he said he didn't have a reason that "his spirit doesn't agree with me". So, when I saw one line of this hymn that says "Christ's Spirit Agrees with mine", O! I was overwhelmed with joy to know this. I praise the name of the Lord. It's a blessed thing to know that Jesus Christ (God) loves even me despite my low estate.

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Moses Edeh

Abuja, Nigeria

Feb 16, 2022

God's love is weightless.

We can pull it to wherever, and with the least of our strength.

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Anonymous

Lagos, Nigeria

Feb 13, 2022

This song is always so inspiring to my spirit man

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Anonymous

Jan 29, 2022

this song comforts and makes me happy 😊

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Sonia Tello

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Jan 28, 2022

I was reading Eph 3: 19, 20 and Gen 8: 14 for my evening devotion, both of which reminded me that there is nothing too hard for the Lord and that the Lord is able to do far more for me and all His children, than our own imaginations will allow us to dream. He cares so much for me and you. He is personally engaged and concerned about every worry and care. This hymn came to my mind and reminded me of the wonderful worship times as a child, and that no matter what situation I face, I am to remember that Jesus loves me unconditionally. What joy awaits is to see Him in person when he comes again. Thank you Lord Jesus for loving me the way you do…. I don’t deserve it but I’m so thankful for it.

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Numami Kelly

Wyoming, New York, United States

Dec 30, 2021

This hymn has been my comfort every time I sing it. It is a wonder that Jesus loves even me, who is such an insignificant person in this world! The tune is so delightful and easy to sing as well.

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Joseph Wicks

Falmouth, Jamaica

Dec 10, 2021

Beautiful song, I remember this from going to church as a boy. Suffer the little children to come unto me is so right. Because I didn't want to go half the times but I had no choice. And today it's a song in my heart to keep me company.

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Grace Joseph

Orpington, Kent, United Kingdom

Nov 17, 2021

It gives me absolute joy and confidence to know that I'm loved by this Almighty God on high. I am privilege and highly favoured.

Thank you Jesus!

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Osasu

Nov 11, 2021

Amazing just beautiful

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Uduak Edwin

Nigeria, Amac

Oct 7, 2021

I am so glad that Jesus loves even me.

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