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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.

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!
2
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.
3
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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Linda

Lindale, Texas, United States

May 19, 2021

This morning I woke up with this song on my heart.
Then I found the hymn here. It's very beautiful.
The Bible says God sings songs over us.
( Zephiniah)
Amen.
Dear Lord.
Thank you for singing songs over all your children.
Amen.
The Lord loves us!
Hallelujah!

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Robin

Brooklyn, New York, United States

May 19, 2021

Had nightmare was upset. Read lyrics to this song. Was comforted

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Bello Pelumi

Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria

May 14, 2021

'Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged. Take it to the Lord in prayer'. My favorite part

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Osasu

May 8, 2021

Sweet

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Fr Bruno Tumuramye

Mbarara, Buhweju, Uganda

May 7, 2021

This is a comforting hymn which I have to send to my parishioners who are in grief for losing their 4 members of the family to a motor accident. May their souls rest in peace.

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Henrich Brockhaus

Bellingham, WA, United States

May 6, 2021

Our Lord and Savior, the God of the universe: "In His arms he'll take and shield thee"! Can there be anything more wonderful, more protective, more loving. This makes your heart burst with joy and your eyes fill with tears of gratitude. Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him forever.

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Albert Laryea

Accra, Ashale- Botwe, Ghana

May 2, 2021

It's a great song indeed I was singing it in my afternoon nabb today in an hour' s time ago ! Yes our Lord Jesus Christ is a great friend one or the Christian should have and relied upon ! He will indeed answer ALL our prayers having committed them into His care !!!.

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Katie

Cornwall, United Kingdom

Apr 29, 2021

In sending a message to my daughter about a difficult family situation this hymn came to mind. What a friend we really do have in Jesus and a reminder to take it to the Lord in prayer.

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Peter Wise Ambi

Garki, FCT, Nigeria

Apr 25, 2021

This is one of the songs that touches the heart and blessed me every time I recite the lyrics over and over again.

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Jennifer Tipton

Finksburg, MD, United States

Apr 23, 2021

I awoke in the middle of the night a couple of nights ago with many worries on my mind. Immediately the Lord dropped this song into my spirit. I hadn’t heard it in years. I prayed and gave Him all my cares and concerns. Then I fell into a deep peaceful sleep. I’ve been singing it ever since. He’s so good and kind.

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