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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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David Olanrewaju Ola

Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

Jan 28, 2015

This song has been a source of inspiration to me.

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Beverly

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Dec 13, 2014

The best song ever. We all need the Lord, not only today but every hour. This is a prayer to God. Whether we sing it, say it, if we only believe it God will stay close by.

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Dorcas T. Adesanya

London, England, United Kingdom

Nov 20, 2014

I need thee every seconds, minutes and hour oh Lord. Teach us Thy rich promises and in us fulfil them all in Jesus Name. Temptations loose their power when You are with us. Abide with us oh Lord forever. Thanks for uploading this song and God bless you all. Shalom!!!

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Adejoh Abah

Ph, Rivers, Nigeria

Sep 28, 2014

God I SURELY NEED YOU EVERY MINUTE OF my life. The song is compassionate for companionship, connection to be in contact, leave a life of Him...........

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Daniel Agbakwu

Abuja, Nigeria

Sep 4, 2014

I need You every day and every of adventure. My ministry, family, life, relationship e.t.c.

God bless the author of this hymn. My soul is indeed lifted and blessed...

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Annette Williams

United States

Jul 5, 2014

This is my banner song.

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Summer

Apr 18, 2014

I started this morning feeling very blue. The feelings lifted and I settled a bit into peace after singing the entire hymn. A simple, sweet fix!

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Richmond Ichemati

Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Apr 3, 2014

What a lovely word. This hymn ranks among my favorite worship songs. It's a hymn that makes me feel I have a relationship with God.

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Ugo

New York, United States

Feb 13, 2014

Lord I need You every hour in my life, You are the source of my survival. Love You Lord.

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Komi Aho

Lome, Maritime, Togo

Feb 10, 2014

I need Thee Lord in my life. I am Yours forever! You have always been good to me from the ages time! Be forever my All in All!

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