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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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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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Pastor Okorie

Portharcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Apr 5, 2015

This hymn strengthened my soul as l reflect on the changes and chances of this world.

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Nanret Zwandor

Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Jan 27, 2015

Great assurance

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Engr Iroko

Lagos, Nigeria

Aug 17, 2014

Very inspiring indeed. God is the only One we believe in.

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Sumit Sinha

Auckland, New Zealand

Jul 31, 2014

Discovered this hymn recently and fell in love with it. Thanks for sharing the lyrics and the music.

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Dorcas T Adesanya

London, England

May 3, 2014

Indeed I know whom we have prayed to that He will answer all our prayers in Jesus Name. Jesus Never Fails. He will answer, answer every prayers. Go to Him in Faith believing, He will answer every prayers. Amen. Thanks for uploading this song.

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Janice

Linden, Mi

Apr 24, 2014

This song means so much to my mother, she would like it sang at her funeral, whenever that might be. She currently is 93, in fantastic health, and loves the Lord very much.

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Steve Miller

Detroit, MI, United States

Jul 15, 2013

As a POW during the Civil War, Daniel Whittle began reading the New Testament his mother had given him as he marched off to war, and he committed his life to Jesus Christ.

After the war, Whittle was promoted to the rank of major and then became a successful businessman. In 1873 he began preaching in evangelistic services, and for a quarter-century he led revivals throughout the United States. He also encouraged some of the leading songwriters of his time and wrote many hymns himself, including "Showers of Blessing" and "Moment by Moment." Whittle penned this hymn in 1883, perhaps thinking back to questions he had asked during his imprisonment. - Great Songs of Faith by Brown & Norton

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Oge Ama

Enugu, Nigeria

Jun 13, 2013

Very re-assuring indeed. Uplifts the spirit. God bless you for this piece.

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Rev Uche Ama

Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 11, 2013

Inspiring and Assuring indeed.

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Patricia Palale

Lusaka, Zambia

Apr 29, 2013

Sweet assurance indeed.

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