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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.

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I need Thee every hour

Longings For Fellowship with Christ

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I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
 
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Savior!
I come to Thee.
2
I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.
3
I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
4
I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.
5
I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.

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Ken

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Feb 12, 2018

I do need my Lord and Savior and His guidance and surpassing peace! I love Him and trust Him, though just yesterday have felt anxiety, responsibility, fear and heavy burdens overwhelm me. This is not normal for me. I NEED You, Lord Jesus, to be my constant companion. I need You to wash away my fears. I desperately need Your joy and peace and incredible love to envelop me from within and without. Thank You that You always hear my prayers and that You never sleep and that there is nowhere I can go that You are not there! Since You are for me, none can be against me. Please, please raise me above all that I feel! I love You so much!

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Brenda Robinson

Lawton, OK, United States

Feb 7, 2018

I am producing one of my plays. And this song is in it. It's actually a musical. This as resonated in my spirit all my life. I love it!!

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Linda Carpenter

Eastbourne, Sussex

Feb 6, 2018

I need the tender mercies of the Lord, to soften my heart once again, to feel the depths of the riches of Christ my Saviour.

Now and always, on the way to my Eternal home..

Praise you Jesus

All the earth shall kneel and confess You as Lord and saviour.

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Janice

London, United Kingdom

Jan 15, 2018

This song always brings me into the presence of God. And as I draw near to Him, I can feel His presence surrounding me.

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Comfort

Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 8, 2018

As the year is just beginning, we need to invite the presence of the Holy God. This hymn is perfect. As we sing this hymn prayerfully, we are filled with His presence. Glory to God.

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Felix

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Jan 8, 2018

Gracious God, I submit myself to You today, I summit my fear to You, fear of uncertainties, failures, disappointments. I pray for Your peace, open doors, and mostly the fulfilment of Your promises. Give us Your grace to know You always, and to depend on You forever.

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Kelly Braswell

Hopkinsville, KY, United States

Jan 5, 2018

I needed this tonight. Been going through some things and realized today that I have been relying on my own strengths and not on His. I pray I remember to lean not into my own understanding but on His from now on.

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Arlene

Missouri, United States

Jan 1, 2018

It looks like God has laid this hymn on other hearts around the world on this first day of 2018. Father, may the words of this hymn be a daily cry from a grateful heart of praise to You.

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Sarah Rolofs

Ochtrup, Munster, Germany

Jan 1, 2018

I need the Lord Jesus Christ, every millisecond of the day and night, I cannot do without my Saviour. teach me Your will my Lord and Redeemer. this is 1 hour into 2018, my Lord lead and guide me. I thank You that You are always there. Thank You my Lord and Father, my Prince of Peace. I Love You Lord. Thank You, for being my children my grandchildren and great granchild’s lead and guide. And box us all in Lord on the right left before and behind, so our only way is up to You. I love You. AMEN, HALLELUJAH! GLORY, HALLELUJAH

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Anonymous

Dec 30, 2017

Amen

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