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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.

Take my life, and let it be

Consecration Surrendering All to the Lord

English445
1
Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2
Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
3
Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
4
Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
5
Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
6
Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

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Anonymous

Oct 1, 2026

Thank you Jesus

I belong to you

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Jim Smith

Mansfield, Ohio, United States

Sep 30, 2026

The deeper I go with Christ in my Christian life, the more I know him experientially and am moved to a greater consecration.

This is the most famous hymn written by Frances Havergal. She was a gifted poet and hymnist. She lived a life plagued by ill health and only lived to 42 years old. This hymn always brings me to the Lord and a humble restating of my consecration. I realize that He doesn’t want my things but my heart. “Take myself and I will be, ever only all for thee”. If I “let Him” He will take my heart little by little. Lord I want a deeper experience of you so I give you more of my Life!

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Enyi Angela

Lagos, Lagos/house Of Prayer

Sep 20, 2026

I am bless with the song by consecrated Lord to thee

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Margaret Karuku

Embu, Eastern Province, Kenya

May 20, 2026

I was very inspired this morning by every word in this hymn. It led me to prayerfully re-dedicate my entire life to Jesus Christ. My entire being and all I have will be for His Own Glory. My voice will not talk of defeat or what the enemy is doing but what the Lord has done and will do for me and for humanity at large. There is so much I can say about this song, but to God be all the Glory.

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Cheryl

Sauble Beach, Ontario, Canada

May 18, 2026

From my devotional this morning…”When you give Jesus control over your life, you allow his love, joy, and hope to transform you. As this happens, your life becomes an act of worship that reveals his hope within you. ” 💛 This beautiful hymn came to mind. What a great song that reminds us to let go of the reins and let God take control! Ever, only, all for Thee!

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Susan

Eliot, Maine, United States

May 11, 2026

Best song to consecrate and see my sins. Lord take my life and let it be yours always!

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Anonymous

Weekend At Woodland Camp, London, United Kingdom

May 2, 2026

Yes Lord Jesus

Only you and you alone …

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Glenna Senters

Jacksonville, IL, United States

Apr 13, 2026

Love this song! Used it this morning in my morning devotions.

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Beata Bryszkiewicz

Surbiton, Surrey, United Kingdom

Apr 6, 2026

amen!

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Favour

Lagos, Abia, Nigeria

Apr 5, 2026

My life and all I have is all for the Lord

I and my household will serve the Lord all the days of our lives. Amen

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