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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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Engr Akpoteheri Akpe

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Oct 17, 2024

This is so awesome. We have both the lyrics and song. God bless you

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Ngozi

London, United Kingdom

Oct 15, 2024

Amazing song that is so inspirational and moves me to consecrate myself more to the Lord and his service. God bless the writer and those that have kept it alive till this present era.

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Jeff Gillen

Sacramento, CA, United States

Oct 13, 2024

Remembered singing this song as a boy in a Baptist Church and was blessed again by the words! No I didn't need the music, just the words. TY

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Anonymous

United Kingdom

Oct 13, 2024

Meditateing what consecration is yesterday, this song came to me. Praise to God the Holy Spirit who teaches May God help me. and bless you for the song encouraging me.

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Megan

Brownstown, IN, United States

Oct 11, 2024

Spending time with Jesus this morning and this hymn came to mind. I wanted to sing it but couldn't remember all of the verses. Found this and praised the Lord as I sang every single one. There are just no words to describe the love of God and the joy He gives us as we live for Him. May God bless you and keep you until we meet in Heaven.

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Miracle Jacob

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Oct 5, 2024

The comment section makes me want to tear up😭, it took me a while to actually start feeling God as I do now.

I’m glad He kept me alive till I had this heartfelt connection and consciousness for Him.

I don’t know how my life would have been at the end of it, if I didn’t have God.

There would be no security, just panic wherever I finally found my soul.

Lord Jesus, I consecrate my life again, I want to do it everyday😭

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Christian Jerome

Lagos, Nigeria

Sep 19, 2024

What a precious him that touches the soul and draws us deeper and closer to God as we submit all to him.

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Marie-Noël

Powder Springs, Georgia, United States

Sep 2, 2024

I attended a Presbyterian School and I am familiar with this hymn. During my worship this morning, the Lord Jesus reminded of the hymn, and I sang it to His Holy Name YAH. Such a sweet and humbling hymn for those who understand.

Please keep yourself and your familles safe in the Lord Jesus Christ, because we are at the end times, and the devil has sent more demons on earth. Can’t you see, please wake up, please wake up. Thank You all saints of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing these words to you in tears, because I am humbled. Thank You for reading, and I pray The Holy Spirit leads you and yours. IJMN Amen.

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Kevin Wangila

Eldoret, Kenya

Jul 12, 2024

Very powerful song full of joy

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Jonathan Ubhide

Ughelli, Delta, Nigeria

Jul 7, 2024

What a lovely song and soul feeling

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