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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.

Pursue Him and know Him

Consecration Surrendering All to the Lord

Long Beach Songbook41
1
Pursue Him and know Him; be found in Him.
Count all things loss for Him.
Just gain Him, obtain Him; lay hold of Him.
It’s Christ the central vision.
 
Forgetting the things which are behind,
Press on, pursue with this mind.
By any means each hour now redeem;
Stretch forth, lay hold of Him.
2
Pursue Him and seize Him, Christ the supreme.
Just love this precious Person.
Forgetting and leaving all other things,
Love Him with your whole being.
3
Christ now is my center and reality,
My life for eternity.
All things are just dung compared to Him,
So love and just gain Him!

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Wendy :D

Rockville, MD, United States

Nov 16, 2009

Lord we just need to pursue You! Amen, we want to forget about emotions and thoughts and leave our flesh. Lord we just want to be in our spirit!

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Dora Yao

Long Island, New York, United States

Apr 11, 2009

This is the way to go on in our Christian life - to pursue Him and be found in Him and forgetting the things which are behind! In pursuing Him along with the those who call on Him - His Body - we can be preserved for His glory. Lord Jesus! May You strengthen us into our inner man...

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Joey

Edmonds, WA, United States

Mar 16, 2009

I just came back from my last high school retreat and I'm just so happy that I was able to see a vision. Things wouldn't go well at school and I would face many temptations and obstacles, but the Lord will guide me through all the difficulties...All I can do is to build up the body with the saints and to enjoy Him and seek whenever I get lost. Praise You Lord and thank You for Your love...

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Louis Wang

Dallas, TX, United States

Dec 21, 2008

At the end of college, I had to make a choice between the Lord and my father's will. Eventually I obtained my medical degree but lost Him. His faithfulness brought me back to Himself nearly twenty years later. I see now that truly everything the world has to offer is dung compared to Him. He must be our central vision. Let's just love Him and gain Him!

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Stuart Watkins

Raleigh, NC, United States

Oct 28, 2008

Wow, I really love this song! The chorus is amazing, and I love the verses too. This song is so uplifting!! I'm so glad I was able to have it right here in my dorm room! Let's just GAIN Christ.

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charis elliott

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Jun 20, 2008

Praise the Lord, for the youngs one going on! You are not alone! For to me to live is Christ! Phil.

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DB

United States

May 17, 2008

It's really comforting to hear other young people are pursuing the Lord!Sometimes it seems we are alone.At school, no one seems to be seeking Him out. 1Pet.5:8-9 says

"Be sober;watch. Your adversary, the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking someone to devour. Him withstand, being firm in your faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished among your brotherhood in the world."

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David Barton

Spanaway, WA, United States

May 5, 2008

I really appreciate and enjoy this song because regardless of your situation we can so simply just press on and stretch forth to gain the wonderful Christ the supreme vision. This is such a wonderful reality to be able to stretch forward not only forgetting the things behind (which in my case is a tremendous mercy) but more so to gain Christ!!!! Praise the Lord

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Jotham Chang

Singapore

Dec 8, 2007

I listen to this song whenever I have troubles. We can really use this song to pray and exercise our spirit. "Forgetting the things which are behind! Press on, pursue with this mind! By any means, each hour now redeem! Stretch forth, lay hold of Him!!!!!!!!!!

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Ben

Canada

Jan 21, 2006

Brothers and sisters. We are Lord's expressions and His chosen people, so we should preach gospel all the time. For me, I used to preach online and at my school. I'm a student too. but since we have gift from God, we should use it and share it with another people. We should carry out the gospel to everyone. In the Bible, it also say—when gospel preached unto all the nations, the end shall come!! Brothers and sisters, we should all have a heart to preach, to speak the word of God. Don't forget we are all prophets, even a 10 yrs old kid if he received the Lord. Everyone who receives the gift from the Lord becomes a prophet and priest..not just those offical priests. We are all priests, that's why God chose us to express Him.

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