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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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Anonymous

Sep 7, 2015

I love this song. It has aways brought peace and comfort to my heart. I had forgotten the lyrics and I'm so glad I found this site. It's a blessing, Thank you!😊

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Sanni David

Lagos, Nigeria

Sep 4, 2015

I need Him more than ever before cause I can't just live without Him. This is my best hymn and I love the instrumental play to it, it lifts up my spirit.

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Corriene Kelly

Petaluma, CA, United States

Aug 15, 2015

God is good and my salvation is real with Him in my life. I love this song so much!

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lasode Olabisi

Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria, Nigeria

Jul 19, 2015

This song has always blessed my soul and put my mind at rest each time I meditate on the lyrics. God bless the soul of the composer.

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Charlie Marra

Chapin, South Carolina, United States

Jul 2, 2015

What a Blessing this Hymn is to me! Take a minute and read some of the comments on the webpage from people all over the world! People who suffer a whole lot more than we do...

Take a moment today and thank Our Lord and Savior for what He has done for us! He made a way for us to fellowship with Him - Forever.... When He died the Curtain that hung between the Holy of Holies and the people of God was torn in two. No longer did we have to fear His Presence. He invites us to have a personal relationship with Him. Thank You Jesus.

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David Samuel

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

May 29, 2015

When we are in trouble by circumstances, how much this song helps us to claim our Lord's proximity and comfort. God Bless you.

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Appiah

Astrakhan, Russia

May 1, 2015

Very inspiring to the soul. A song that draws you close to the mercy seat of the Father both in good and bad times. I'm mostly blessed. God bless everyone for their beautiful comments.

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Candace Christiansen

Austin, Texas, United States

Apr 28, 2015

This hymn went through my mind tonight, but I couldn't remember all of the lyrics. I found this site, but I know that Jesus had me scroll down - where I then found the the treasure of the precious comments from people who love Him from all over the world. He knows just exactly what we need at just the right time!

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Rike Bamidele

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 14, 2015

This is a deep source of inspiration for a longing soul.

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Anonymous

Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Apr 14, 2015

Very inspired, I feel @ rest any time I sing it.

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