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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.

I’m Your Vessel

Experience of Christ Containing Him

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1
You are the Potter, and I am the clay.
Every experience You have arranged.
My life is in Your hands.
Shape me, do all You can.
Lord, by Your mercy I’m seeking You still.
Though weak and sinful, I long to be filled.
You gave me a soft heart.
Keep me! Your life impart.
 
I’m Your vessel unto honor,
And made for Your glory.
You’re my treasure within.
I was made to contain You.
Fill me with riches divine,
That Your life may be expressed through mine.
I’m Your vessel.
I’m Your vessel.
2
May there be nothing else taking Your place.
Everything other than You is a waste.
Cleanse me, empty my heart.
Fill me in every part.
Lord, make me willing to pay any price
To gain the oil, to be filled up with Christ.
May I redeem the time.
Grant me more life divine.
3
Lord, may I open and gain You each day
In such a steady and unfailing way.
On Your name I would call,
Loving You above all.
Fill all my vision, remain in my view.
As I’m beholding my life reflects You.
Gazing, being infused,
Others then will see You.
© 2024 Melody of Lilies. Used by Permission.

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Rocío Saucedo Madera

Augusta, Georgia, United States

Jun 18, 2025

Fill all my vision, remain in my view.

Lord make our eyes like those of doves, “ a dove is gentle, and it’s eyes can see only thing at a time”. Lord fill my vision, remain in my view. Do not let me look right or left, not even a small turn. Keep me eyes on You!

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Maria L

Fremont, California, United States

Feb 28, 2025

You are the Potter, and I am the clay.
Every experience You have arranged.
My life is in Your hands.
Shape me, do all You can.

Praise the Lord! In order to fulfil His purpose, God created man as a vessel to contain Him as life; God chose us that we may be vessels of honour filled with the Triune God, He makes known His glory upon us that we may be vessels of glory, and by His mercy, we’re vessels of mercy. Hallelujah! 😀

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Jessica Ramirez

Omaha, NE, United States

Oct 25, 2024

I am crucified with Christ, may the spirit overflow me and break through my flesh. Lord Jesus fill me with the divine life, the treasure within. Lord Jesus in your name Amen❤️

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Maurice Ward

Irving, Texas, United States

Oct 11, 2024

Though weak and sinful, I long to be filled.

These days I am learning that the problem is not with my vessel. The Lord made me as He sought fit. There is definitely nothing wrong with the treasure as our Lord is perfect. But the issue is that my vessel is filled with so many others treasures; even all the wrong treasures. As I come to the Lord I just long for Him to empty me and fill me.

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Jack

Irving, TX, United States

Oct 8, 2024

This hymn is a sweet prayer full of the realization that we are vessels with a treasure- Christ Himself!

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellency of the power may be of God and not out of us. Hallelujah!

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