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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

English714
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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Harriet

Jinijini, Bono Region, Ghana

Sep 15, 2022

Just what I need to lift my spirit when people will just gossip about you and will lie about you. My tongue will continue to sing Your praise because You give me double honor in place of shame. I love You Lord❤️

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Janet Cox

St. Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Sep 12, 2022

The death of Queen Elizabeth II this week had brought great sadness to me, but this hymn floated into my mind when I needed it and has brought comfort and solace. It has been years since I have sung it or thought of it, but the Holy Spirit has lifted me and supported me as I have sung the words and pondered upon them.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment.

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Samuel Olusesan Odeyemi

Owo, Ondo, Nigeria

May 23, 2022

Just woke up with the chorus being sang by my wife and me in a dream. I'm glad to locate it hear- though with another tune. Thanks!

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Kolade Philip Ilori

Ikotun, Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 6, 2022

We must keep on remembering God in Praise even when we are sad, and not only when we are happy (vs 1)

In distress, we must magnify Him (vs 2)

We must be conscious that God is always there to deliver us (vs 3)

Testing from His love is germane. Experience will tell how blest one is. (vs 4)

All he wants is for us to FEAR HIM and there is NO SHAKING (vs 5)

This hymn is one of my favourites.

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Naadu Laryea

London, United Kingdom

Apr 3, 2022

I love this so much. I find it really humbling

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Benjamin

Kumasi, Tanoso, Ghana

Mar 18, 2022

Truly very powerful and reassuring hymn.

Singing this songs always give me joy and comfort within.

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Anthony Mondo

Kampala, Uganda

Mar 17, 2022

What a beautiful hymn, love it to bits. Brings beautiful memories of my late Dad, I often heard him humming along to this hymn.

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Paulette Cartwright

Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

Dec 2, 2021

This truly brings comfort and assurance that regardless of what I go through in life, God is with me. The seasons of life varies but God never changes. He takes care of His own. You don't know the awesomeness of God until you trust in Him and experience Him.

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Andrew

United Kingdom

Sep 21, 2021

Praying today and seeing Phil 4 about not worrying but praying. Anything has God's everything! Vs 5 of hymn has it.

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Rose

MD, United States

Aug 18, 2021

Woke up this morning with this song on my mind/heart/lips! Oh magnify the Lord with! Let’s exalt His name together! I love every stanza!

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