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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 need Thee every hour

Longings For Fellowship with Christ

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1
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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Paa Mensah

Sekondi, Western, Ghana

Aug 12, 2017

My prayer in time of need and Joy. Ceremonies at lodge meetings is reinvigorated at the intonation of this hymn. May God be praised.

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Emeldah Chama

Anaheim, California, United States

Aug 4, 2017

There is indeed no tender voice like the Lord. I love Him. We need to hear His voice. Help us Lord to study Your word.

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Bridget Idiagbor

Kaduna, Delta State, Nigeria

Jul 6, 2017

Praise God for this song. It assures me of God's presence in my life. Thanks to God Almighty.

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Oscar Nambuwa

Livingstone, Southern, Zambia

Jul 3, 2017

I really love this song, I need Thee every hour most holy One and Thy rich promises in me fulfill, and I know the God I worship will surely fulfill His promises.

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Ogedengbe Nathaniel

Akure, Ondo, Nigeria

Jul 2, 2017

Blessed be the Lord for this soul lifting lyrics I keep encountering on this web page. Hymns have a way of drawing one's spirit and soul to God's gracious throne, this particular hymn is nothing but a prayer song when all hope seems lost. I need Thee every hour,

Stay Thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh. Halleluyah to Jesus.

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Janet Adeyemo

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Jul 2, 2017

John 15:5

Indeed Lord, apart from You we can do nothing. Please Lord, bring all to this realization that we need You every hour because we do not know our hour.

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Jerry Jacob

Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Jun 24, 2017

This hymn was in me all day while I was pondering over an issue in my heart. When it became strong I have to check it out. Am glad I did.... Thank GOD for this page. Be encouraged....

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Alu

Nigeria

Jun 18, 2017

This is a blessed page. Thank you for making this available.

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Bridget amuta

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

May 1, 2017

Am so happy that whenever I login here I could sing hymns to God cos I have the lyrics. I love You Lord.

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Anyibuofu S. Pope

Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 6, 2017

LORD, I need You. Help me, deliver me, liberate me and empower me in all spheres of life. AMEN.

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