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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.

It is well

Assurance and Joy of Salvation General

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1
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say,
“It is well, it is well with my soul!”
 
It is well with my soul!
It is well, it is well with my soul!
2
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
3
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought—
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to His Cross, and I bear it no more;
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
4
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live;
If dark hours about me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

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Anonymous

Jun 29, 2025

I love this song

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Johnson

Kampala, Uganda

Jun 25, 2025

So lovely

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John Like Schilling

Hatfield, PA, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Jun 11, 2025

Just simply beautiful!

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Jake

Enon, Ohio, United States

Jun 5, 2025

I remember hearing this as an early teenager and it took all I could do to not sob like a child in church. I have always had that reaction to this and Amazing Grace, I'm not sure where this comes from but I just tear up and weep when I hear these hymns.

As an adult now, I have gone through many trials and tribulations. I have struggled by my own doing and the enemy trying to kill me, yet I stand today and proclaim the never ending love of Christ. He brought me through every trial and tribulation and I remain whole. Maybe a bit battle scarred, but so long as I lean on Him, it is well with my soul.

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Lori

Alliance, Ohio, United States

May 30, 2025

The Lord put this song in my heart today. Such a beautiful song that rests in His sovereignty.

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Dawson

Rosthern, Saskatchewan, Canada

May 25, 2025

Faithful and true is our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

He brought us through terrible seas of sorrow. There may be more terrifying storms ahead before Christ returns. Yet, His peace attendeth our way. That’s the unmerited and sustaining grace of God through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ!

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Nenye

Abuja, Nigeria

May 13, 2025

God is Good…and his love is just enough. I rest in his unfailing love. It is well with my soul. Thank you Jesus for dying for me, your great sacrifice is the origin and source of my life. I confess that you are God. Thank you for saving me..

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Amy

Geneva, Switzerland

May 6, 2025

Its well with my soul. My father is amazing, faithful and full of mercy. He stayed faithful even when am not. What an amazing LORD HE is.

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Cody D

Sweetwater, Texas, United States

May 4, 2025

Now knowing this man's hardship in this life and divine testimony through song, gives me reassurance in my faith for the trials I have to face with Christ Jesus on my side.

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Duncan Dunbar

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

May 2, 2025

I have read the Bible, but only recently have I realised how amazing is His grace. How amazing is his patience. How amazing is His faithfulness, and how amazing is His love for me.

How amazing it has taken me so long to be amazed by our amazing God, all because he has done all these things even before I knew him and before I had been totally and utterly amazed by Him. He is truly amazing. Love you Lord.

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