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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.

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What a Friend we have in Jesus

Prayer Telling the Lord

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What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
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Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
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Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

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Pastor Arinze Matthew

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Jul 11, 2021

This reminds me of the old path of worshiping God.

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Rita Emiowele

Benin City, Edo, Nigeria

Jul 7, 2021

One of my best song.. it reminds me how Jesus loves everyone equally

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Heidi Goddard

Wailuku, HI, United States

Jul 6, 2021

Woke up this morning very burdened... while I made my husbands lunch at 5:30 the sun was coming up and I had a few of these lyrics go through my head but couldn't remember how the song started. I looked up and found these words and all of these awesome comments... I have never commented on a single thing on line but I was so encouraged that the same God that spoke through this song to me this morning, spoke to people across the world as well.. what an awesome, perfect, loving and caring Friend. My best Friend... I am humbled and actually prayed for some of you that commented. Thank you for sharing your faith and walk. Thank You Jesus that You are such a Friend and miraculous Healer.

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Mary

Kampala, Uganda

Jul 5, 2021

This song always challenges me to bring everything to God in prayer, everything because of his love care and concern for each of us. It also reminds me of God's unconditional and everlasting love. Hallelujah.

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Ishaka Jackman

Georgetown, Guyana

Jul 1, 2021

I woke up with this song in mind and just kept singing, I have many troubles but I know GOD is working because ALL of MY NEEDS are met ALL.

Keep praying brothers and sisters and to you friend God maybe is calling to your heart, Listen , believe repent and be baptised and let his Holy Spirit lead your life where the comfort of KNOWING HE WILL take care of you makes your life easier .

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Linda

Preston, United Kingdom

Jun 28, 2021

At the moment I am going through a huge crisis in my life and don't know how it will end. I thought of this song but forgot some of it. I found it here and it has given me solace.

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Elizabeth

Lagos, Nigeria

Jun 26, 2021

Any time I hear or sing this song it makes me cry but at the same time gives me great comfort knowing that we have a Father that listens and Cares

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Janis Bukstein

Lester Prairie, MN, United States

Jun 24, 2021

Thos song came to me in prayer tonight. It was a song my nana taught me to play on the organ. It brought back such great memories and made me feel loved and hugged by Jesus. I needed that right now. Thank you Jesus for that better feeling 🙏

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Osasu

Jun 21, 2021

So sweet I love it so much

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Deby Hearts

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Jun 13, 2021

This song is so good.
This morning I sang the song again and again it was a blast.
GREAT JOB

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