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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.

Through all the changing scenes of life

Comfort in Trials By Trusting the Lord

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1
Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
2
Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
3
The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His succor trust.
4
Oh, make but trial of His love,
Experience will decide
How blest they are, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
5
Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight,
Your wants shall be His care.

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Alhamdu Y. Sheyin

Kaduna, Nigeria

Apr 13, 2025

This hymn has continued to help me to affirm my trust in God come what may.

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K. D. Miller

Nassau, Bahamas

Apr 11, 2025

This dropped in my spirit whilst standing in line. I didn’t know all the words Bo’s I googled it. It just s truly an uplifting hymn and it is encouraging to see all the comments. God bless you all!

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Peter Keith

Wagga Waga, NSW, Australia

Mar 20, 2025

Yes one of the great hymns of the church. I am nearly 80, and have valued it all my life since becoming a Christian at age 15.

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James Irwin

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Mar 14, 2025

I'm in my 80th year. The older I get, the more I appreciate that I have brothers and sisters all around the world and through the centuries who have faced all kind of struggles and trials and who testify to God's faithfulness.

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Bishop Stockford

Teddington, United Kingdom

Feb 27, 2025

Psalm 34

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Omobola A Lawal

Bay Shore, NY, United States

Feb 27, 2025

I love this hymn. Back in boarding school in my youth, this was the song that gave me that jolt, woke me up and moved my spirit when I was feeling down. That remains true even nowadays going through all the vicissitudes of life at close three scores and a ten. God is good!

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Lilly Gozar

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Feb 21, 2025

My love for this hymn ❤️

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Anonymous

Feb 20, 2025

This beautiful hymn came to my mind this morning in my time of quiet with the Lord. I am blown away with seeing how many others from around the world have also had this same experience. God is so good.

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Prof. Kingsley Ologe

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Jan 24, 2025

This is a wonderful hymn which always reminds me of my secondary school days more than sixty years ago. Glory to God!

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Maame Henewa Botwe

Banjul, Sukuta, Gambia

Dec 26, 2024

This hymn is like a reminder from God to me through the highs and lows of life, to keep me at peace. A solid assurance of a piece of His thoughts and plans towards me. Thank you Heavenly Father.

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