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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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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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Pst. Bassey Akpan

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Mar 25, 2016

My most favorite.

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Mitzie

East London, Eastern Cape

Mar 19, 2016

This hymn came to me one troubled morning as I ran along the beach, pleading with God to help me. I rest in His promises for me and will look to Him for strength & courage.

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Bernie Kilmartin

Middleville, MI - Michigan, United States

Mar 13, 2016

Sang this song in our church service this Sunday. I couldn't sing it, I was crying to much. Such a powerful Hymn. Touches my heart every time. Oh I do need Him every second of every day.

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Olaposi Samuel Olalekan

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Mar 9, 2016

I've always believed that the real blessing is when God's presence is in a life. I need Thee Lord God.

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Nwobodo Precious

Onicha, Ebonyi, Nigeria

Dec 14, 2015

The song is very respiratory, yes indeed we must recognize God in all that we do just as the song implies that both in joy and in difficulty we should put all our trust in Him cos we cannot do anything without Him. May His name be blessed forever and ever. Amen.

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Tea

Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Dec 2, 2015

The song is a touching one, loves to sing and meditate on it, gives me a deep thinking that God is near, cos He told if I set Him before me that He would always be @ my right hand. May His name be praised forever. Even in difficult circumstances He is always there for us.

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Steve Miller

Detroit, MI, United States

Nov 12, 2015

"Different hymns have a way of fitting themselves into people's lives and into religious services in certain ways. In a typical Wednesday night prayer meeting, this hymn is often sung just before the congregation prays. As a matter of fact, it's called a 'prayer song'. It's another one of those simple, straightforward old gospel hymns that points up the feeling folks have of wanting to be close to the Higher Person. And when you sing this song it's a close feeling you do get, a comfortable feeling. They say confession is good for the soul - this is a confession by a true believer that he needs divine help and guidance, needs it every hour of every day." - Tennessee Ernie Ford (1919-91)

Ernie's rendition has just verses 1,2 and 5:

1st verse: Male solo voice

Refrain: Choir in unison

2nd verse: Female solo voice

Refrain: Soprano-alto duet

5th verse: All voices in unison

Refrain: Women's voices on melody. Men's on cued notes.

In moderate time, with much expression

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Craig Douglas

Oct 25, 2015

I've had troubles following certain commandments, this song has brought me peace.

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Fabrice Robin

Valley Stream, New York, United States

Oct 22, 2015

I'm realizing that I need the Lord every hour. I thought just loving Him and telling Him that was enough but now I see that I need You Lord!

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Olwethu

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Sep 11, 2015

I was in grade 5 when my math teacher taught me to sing the song in class everyday, I never forgot the words. Now I understand, thank God for Mam Khuzwayo at Bloekembos primary school in 2001.

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