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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.
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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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Titus Samaila

Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Oct 25, 2020

Truely, there no friend like Jesus

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Robert William Gordon

Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands

Oct 23, 2020

So often I thank God for giving men the inspiration to write such beautiful songs of praise and thanksgiving. I really love how men have written songs from scripture such as Keith Green's song from the 23 Psalms. So often I will sing to the Lord before I start to pray.

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Jean

Fairfax, VA, United States

Oct 22, 2020

I woke in the middle of the night with sad memories of my own and others' past failures. My thoughts were like "the fiery darts of the evil one, who prowls around, seeking someone to devour." The Lord brought this song to my mind, which I had memorized over 50 years ago. I was able to experience the reality of "in His arms He'll take and shield thee." Jesus comforted me with His mighty presence. The Psalms proclaim that the Lord is our Shelter, Refuge, Fortress, Rock, Shield and Hiding Place. We must daily "put on the full armour of God." Ask Him to give you "genuine true saving faith," not just emotional or intellectual knowledge of Jesus: "the only Name under heaven by which we may be saved." Jesus knows our every weakness, because "He was tempted in every manner as us, yet He was without sin." I thank God for all of you beautiful brothers and sisters from around the world! Your testimonies have encouraged me, just as the words of this song have. All glory to God, our Creator, Redeemer, Savior and Friend!

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Agnes T Laleye

Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Oct 18, 2020

After depressing experience in the past week! I woke up this morning with the phrase "Jesus knows our every weakness" it's so encouraging that He knows as I am really struggling to take it to Him in prayer.

God bless you for putting this up.

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Hassan B Alexander

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Oct 15, 2020

'hat needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.

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Chengprang Marak

Tura, Meghalaya

Oct 13, 2020

Very good this song and I hope this song

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Michelle Jones

Canyon Lake, Texas, United States

Oct 12, 2020

I’ve been waking up with this old hymn in My heart. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.

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Dr. Oluwatoyin Ariyo

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Oct 11, 2020

No friend can ever be like Jesus! We need to truly take all our request to God in prayer knowing fully well that HE is ABLE.

This is my song, it comforts my spirit, soul and body and renews my hope in Christ Jesus.

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Paul Nmeri

Oct 10, 2020

am impress singing for God! for I love God's intervension dwellin in me

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Chester

Abuja, Nigeria

Oct 7, 2020

Lyrics reminding us the importance of prayers. And all ready to listen. Thank you Jesus.

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