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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.

Will your anchor hold in the storms of life

Assurance and Joy of Salvation Secured by Divine Provisions

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Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?
 
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Stedfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
2
It is safely moored, ’twill the storm withstand,
For ’tis well secured by the Savior’s hand;
And the cables passed from His heart to mine,
Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
3
It will firmly hold in the straits of fear,
When the breakers have told the reef is near;
Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow,
Not an angry wave shall our bark o’erflow.
4
It will surely hold in the floods of death,
When the waters cold chill our latest breath;
On the rising tide it can never fail,
While our hopes abide within the veil.

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Anonymous

Jul 30, 2021

Excellent

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Iko Ayuba

Kaduna, Nigeria

Jul 19, 2021

Yes, our anchor, Christ will hold throughout the present catastrophic conditions of Nigeria

1. Boko Haram

2. Insurgents in all geopolitical zones

3. Killer herds and other men

4. Kidnapping of all and sundry

5. Economic meltdown

6. Relative youths

7. Etc, etc

All these will 'come to pass', Amen

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Helen

Freeport, Central, Trinidad And Tobago

Jun 15, 2021

Indeed Christ is our only source of hope and security.. He is our ANCHOR which will never fail. He was Israel's Anchor while they were in bondage in Egypt... He protected them while He afflicted the egyptians with plagues. So to every believer in Christ.. He will of a surety be your Anchor. To those who have not believed on Christ for their soul's salvation.. Fall before Him on your knees in faith and ask Him for forgiveness for your sins: The Bible says: for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Time is drawing near when Christ.. Who is God... will take us out of this woe begotten world.. will you be caught up in glory or be left behind.. This is my message to you friend.. God bless you and save you in Jesus precious name amen.

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Charles Kalya

Nairobi, Kenya

Jun 13, 2021

Coincides with the sermon today in AGC Lake View while reviewing the book of Job

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Paulette Henry

Douglasville, United States

Jun 4, 2021

This hymn is a source of strength in ever situation in my life.

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Abigail

Accra, Ofankor, Ghana

Jun 2, 2021

This song is one of the songs we use to sang during the lockdown period. Shortly after lockdown mum got ill. During her time on sick bed she encouraged us to continue singing this particular song. She passed away few months ago. Listening to this song I realized she was telling me than the only anchor that can hold is that which is fastened in Christ Jesus. I love you mum for giving me God when others were giving earthly pleasures to their wards.

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Gloria

New York, United States

May 14, 2021

So amazing! This hymn is evergreen. I feel so refreshed whenever I play it or hear it sung. O LORD where else can I go or who else can I run to if not YOU? YOU are my Hiding place, my Fortress, my Shield and my SOLID ROCK. I am anchored in YOU. All glory to God Almighty.

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Paul Ufot Monday

Uyo, Always Ibom State, Nigeria

Apr 27, 2021

After series of thought and mind wondering through the night, comes this hymes to my soul as I wake up.

Surely, I see and testify that my anchor holds in God the solid Rock

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Wilberforce Wangalwa

Nairobi, Kenya

Apr 25, 2021

A very sobering hymn speaking into the realities of life today.

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Kojo Wood

Stevenage, United Kingdom

Apr 18, 2021

Such a Blessing to hear this lyrics again.

Finalising my sermon this morning with this song in my spirit , so I came to check the lyrics again!

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