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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 know not why God’s wondrous grace

Assurance and Joy of Salvation Secured by Divine Provisions

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1
I know not why God’s wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed me for His own.
 
But “I know Whom I have believed
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.”
2
I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His word
Wrought peace within my heart.
3
I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in Him.
4
I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.
5
I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I’ll walk the vale with Him,
Or “meet Him in the air.”

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Darlene

United States

Dec 31, 2021

Love this song.

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Bright Banda

Nkhatabay, Northern Region, Malawi

Dec 23, 2021

Was mums favorite hymn and we sang for her on her funeral. Great message.

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Barbara Van Maanen

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sep 18, 2021

This song is so awesome and beautiful. One day I was walking my dog, playing this song and people started following me. (to listen with me) After wards, I asked my pastor if this song he knew, only to be informed that it was in our church hymnal. I sing this song daily. Amen and Glory to God.

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Fabian Stephen

Scotland, United Kingdom

Aug 4, 2021

Came across this hymnal listening to other hymns and worshipping along online just recently. Man, you can tell the Spirit of God inspired this hymn. The stanzas are storylines that almost everyone will resonate with. But the melodious chorus is so reassuring while pointing the singer nicely to the Gospel according to 2 Timothy 1:12

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John Story

Lancaster, South Carolina, United States

Jul 30, 2021

Oh what joy to read and sing the hymns that have nurtured me in my faith since trusting Jesus as a boy. I can hear my deceased Mother singing this beside me. I ache so much for the singing of these wonderful hymns in my church fellowship, rather than pop songs from a wall projection. Some of the modern songs will stand the test of time, but few will. I am also so encouraged to scroll through the comments and see that there are brothers and sisters all over the world, but knowing that there are many others who have eternity in their hearts awaiting a faithful follower to tell them who that One is that stands at the door of the heart knocking. God, we love you!

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Mark N Nemieboka

Port Hacourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Jul 22, 2021

This is a Spirit led composition and it's capable of inspiring the souls of men any time any where.

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Daniel Kasongo

Chipata, Eastern Province, Zambia

May 9, 2021

I'm so much encouraged by this hymn, I'll personalize it. I just learnt it few minutes ago and I want to forever be encouraged by it and live by it.

To know YOU whom I have believed LORD JESUS CHRIST and the power of Resurrection.

John 17:3
Philippians 3:10
2 Timothy 1:12

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Margaret Udo

Port Harcourt., Rivers State, Nigeria

Mar 1, 2021

This song is my energizer and a very strong encouragement. It keeps me holding on to my faith in him. Halleluja. I am persuaded that he is able.

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Lisa

North Kingstown, RI, United States

Mar 22, 2020

But “I know Whom I have believed
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day. ”

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Francis Y. Chow

Anaheim, California, United States

Mar 22, 2020

I know Whom I have believed
And am persuaded that He is able
To keep that which I’ve committed
Unto Him against that day.

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