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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.

The Great Physician now is near

Gospel The Savior

English990
1
The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus!
 
Sweetest note in seraph song;
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung:
Jesus, blessed Jesus!
2
Your many sins are all forgiv’n,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
The veil ’twixt you and God is riven,
Redemption wrought by Jesus.
3
All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Savior’s name,
I love the name of Jesus.
4
His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh, how my soul delights to hear
The precious name of Jesus!

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Kosehunti

Wuse Abuja, FCT Abuja, Nigeria

Dec 18, 2024

Such a beautiful hymn

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Ronald Ashley

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Nov 20, 2024

Thank you God for Ms. Olive, who I learn this song from.

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Owolawase Caleb

Abuja, Abuja Capital Territory, Nigeria

Nov 12, 2024

One of my favorite songs right from childhood. I always sing it louder and clear when in pain and for others who is experiencing pain. I thank God for such an inspirational song, may God bless the composer and the writer in Jesus mighty name.

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Rev Chukwunulu Christopher Egwuonwu

Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Nov 5, 2024

The hymn lyrics gives me an insight towards my Savior

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Peter Kioko

Wote, Eastern, Kenya

Oct 20, 2024

Sweet song and empowering

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Ibinabo Tams Okwuchi

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

Oct 15, 2024

On of my best especially verse 1. The great physician is near now. How I love this hymn is so alarming. I shout on top of my voice while singing it. Oh how my soul delights to hear the precious name of Jesus.

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Yomi David

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

Sep 28, 2024

This is really a song with a message. So soothing.

Each time I sing this song I always feel the sensation of cool peace within me.

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Temitope Elizabeth Doherty

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Sep 18, 2024

I've been singing this hymn since 1985 when I became born again. It's a brand new spiritual experience as I sang it this morning again.

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Israel Kehinde Ojo

Ketu, Lagos, Nigeria

Sep 15, 2024

This song was sung in our church service today and everywhere was charged with the power of the Holy Spirit for healing. Thank God for the inspiration for this golden oldie; and glory to God for the vessels God used to pen down the song. Hallelujah!

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Akinwumi Johnson

Lagos, Alagbado, Nigeria

Sep 3, 2024

This hymn is very dear to me, especially when I get " O how my soul delights to hear the precious name of Jesus" I will be shedding tears. Glory be to the name Jesus.

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