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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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Sylvia Williams

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Feb 7, 2021

Praise the Lord,

Thank you for having the words available. It has ministered to me in a time of need.

Blessings to you.

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Njideka

Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria

Feb 7, 2021

Oh what peace we often forget, oh what needless pain we bear!! Lord help us to know you are ever ready to hear us as we carry every of our burden to you in prayer.

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Kasiheart

Aba, Abia, Nigeria

Feb 2, 2021

Because of some situations around I was so heavy in heart, but thank God for this song it gives me hope and peace of mind remembering that I can take all conditions around to Jesus.

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Joan

Gastonia, NC, United States

Jan 28, 2021

Feeling weary about the situation globally so I googled what the bible says about it. It was very nice to read scripture & bring it back to He who created us & will always take care of us. This song was a beautiful reminder to pray for all.. Praying for my sister who lost her husband to cancer yesterday... Praying for my husbands brother who is very sick with cancer... May the peace that passes all understanding be with you all.

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Abiodun

Ajayi Olapade, Lagos State, Nigeria

Jan 27, 2021

It makes me feel very happy when am sad

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Lisa

Charlotte, NC, United States

Jan 19, 2021

I woke up hearing this song. I ❣️ this song. So many things that are wrong, prayer helps you see what's right.

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Pauline

Nampa, Idaho, United States

Jan 19, 2021

It has been a tough day and Lord back to mind the song. I could not remember all the words. . The song was perfect for this day Did he get it this time and season it is a blessing to many that is fortunate enough to know the song or at least hear it.

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Oyibo Lilian

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Jan 10, 2021

This song gives me peace, have loved this song since my childhood

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Linda Janovitz

Surprise, Arizona

Jan 1, 2021

I have had this song in my head for at least 5 months and I continually hum it off and on ALL day, especially after my prayer time in the morning. I LOVE MY JESUS!!!!!!!

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Bob Gordon

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

Dec 21, 2020

Beautiful song. I thank my God often for giving inspiration to write such wonderful praise and worship songs.

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