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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.

Living for Jesus a life that is true

Consecration Living for the Lord

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1
Living for Jesus a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
 
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy [redemption],*
Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master,
My heart shall be Thy throne,
My life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for Thee alone.
2
Living for Jesus who died in my place,
Bearing on Calv’ry my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
3
Living for Jesus wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
4
Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.

The Compilers prefer that the New Testament word, “redemption,” be used and sung instead of “atonement.”

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Robin

Singapore

Aug 19, 2016

During cell tonight, we were discussing what it means to be in"such a time this"... a night where we refocus our commitment to be single-minded in loving God and loving people, so that we can be part of God’s end-time harvest force and this song came to us... we sang and were moved.

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Sound Emperor

Coarsegold, CA, United States

Jul 4, 2016

My mother sang this song while lying in her bed, every night, just before going to sleep. It has been an inspiration to me ever since. Most "Christians" today don't seem to think they need to change anything in their lives. This song is pure "Paul". Paul lived for Jesus, everyday.

In response to E.C.'s "explanation" of the lyrics change, I simply say this. Christ's death on the cross is our atonement. In case you haven't figured this out yet, the entire old testament--and especially the sacrificial system--pointed to Jesus, and His sacrifice.

We are not, I am not, a "New Testament" Christian, but rather a Biblical Christian, as the entire Bible is written as our guidebook. The old testament is full of vital information for the Christian life.

I believe this song is inspired by God. You can sing however you wish E.C, but don't change the lyrics when you publish them. The song stands on its own.

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Anonymous

Jan 23, 2016

Spending time in my devotions and I read "whisper My Name in loving contentment" & this hymn resonated in my heart. So very wonderful to be able to come to this site and hear, read, & sing it!

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Paul Wallace

Sedona, AZ, United States

Oct 16, 2015

Just finishing a sermon on Isaiah 53 and the chorus filled my mind though I had not sung it in many years. How perfectly it fit my heart response to that chapter.

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James Chambers

Choma, Southern, Zambia

Mar 6, 2015

I just finished reading through Romans 12 this morning and, while pondering on the challenges presented to us as believers in the passage, I began to sing the first verse and chorus of this song (in English - I've not heard this song in Tonga, the language of the people in this part of Zambia). What a challenge is presented to believers in this song! I'm very moved by it. I trust that I will be able to fulfill the truths presented in it, not only today, but every day.

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Michael

Lompoc, CA, United States

Aug 30, 2014

This song was put on my heart last week and then we sang it Sunday @ services. It has been on my mind since then. This morning I am getting together a lesson for a devotional this Sun evening. I am in 1 Cor 9:24-27 where Paul makes use of the Greek games to illustrate the spiritual race of the believer. Just as an athlete must deny himself many gratifications of the body, As Christians, we too must deny ourselves many gratifications of the flesh, This song Alive and in my heart helps me to do exactly that! Glory to God!

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Brian Daniels

Roann, Indiana, United States

Jun 23, 2014

1 John 4:10 - This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.

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Brian

Roann, Indiana, United States

Jun 22, 2014

I appreciate the explanation of the lyrics change, but it still doesn't sit right with me. I'm leery of changing the lyricist's words because something is "better." For example, non-Trinitarian groups change "Holy, Holy, Holy" to end with a phrase something like: "God in His glory, blessed Deity" (instead of God in three Persons, blessed Trinity."

I'd rather have an explanation as to why the original lyrics are as they are rather than have an arbitrary change.

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Gunawan

Jakarta, Indonesia

Jun 16, 2014

I love Jesus...

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Jim Huff

Laurel, MS

May 20, 2014

I sure do want this to be the steady walk of my life, fully walking in the Light of Jesus' presence doing what He would like to do through me. I love being in the presence of my Redeemer and being together in fellowship with other believers.

What a wonderful set of lyrics to strive to live.

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