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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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Yoloye Olufunke E.

Dec 30, 2011

I need Thee every hour: A song of comfort when my husband Daniel Olufunso Yoloye went to be with the Lord. 25th Sept. 2011

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Sherry

Harriman, TN, United States

Jun 30, 2011

I am blessed to have come here when this song came to me today. My heart is downcast from the events in the world. How comforting to be encouraged by the hymn, but also, by the comments of those who have come here and received solace as well. May the LORD be near by to us all this day and forevermore. May we be blessed as we come to the One who is ever faithful to bless.

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Omobola Akinpelu

Lagos, Nigeria

May 25, 2011

Without God, we cannot do anything, but says in his book, "With God all things are possible" This l have tested on many occasion, and He has never fail me. He is most reliable Friend, who will never desert you in your days of trial. What a Friend, we really have in Him. No other. Bless you all.

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Shawn Gardner

Mar 18, 2011

Amen Kathi, Amen! Oh Lord we so need you. Right now. Right here. And forever...Only if you are our Shepherd shall we not be in want!

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Kathi Lee

Elmira, New York, United States

Feb 12, 2011

I don't know for sure why this hymn popped into my head this morning, but the truth of it in my desperation cannot be denied. And not only as I sang it was I uplifted, but I thought, too, of the author and his/her great necessity. Then, as I read the comments from all over the world, Christians with hearts that crave Him and cry out to Him as mine does, I was especially blessed and calmed and made joyful. Thank You, dear, dear Savior.

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RITA

Kampala, Uganda

Nov 24, 2010

Lord, I need Thee every hour. Even when I may forget and try to look for another answer, solution or rest remind me-it's You that I need every hour, even this very hour.

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Anna Jessy John

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Apr 9, 2010

When my family is far away or when I feel lonely, this hymn lifts my spirits. It reassures me everyday of His love for me. However long or hard the road ahead will be, God will see you through.

His plans for us are perfect.

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Carol Kao

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Dec 9, 2009

The song always comes up to my mind when I feel depressed. Yes I need Him every hour even every moment to enjoy His dispensing thru the hymns. The Lord is there no matter what situation I am. He is taking care of my case and interceding for me before God. How wonderful this hymn is!

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Kunle Ogunrinde

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Dec 3, 2009

The song always lifts my spirit every time I listen to it. May God bless the people who put these together for our listening pleasure. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to express our comments too. Shallom.

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Clayton Wright

Apr 2, 2006

What a wonderful hymn. It surely touched me when I was depressed by the enemy. It is interesting how the Lord Jesus allows such a situation, but that's exactly why we need Him. If we don't take Him in that time, we will become more depressed and be unable to function as a normal human.

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