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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 Lord is my light and salvation

Scriptures for Singing

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The Lord is my light and salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the strength of my life;
Of whom shall I be afraid?
2
One thing have I desired of the Lord,
That will I seek;
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord
All the days of my life,
To behold the beauty of the Lord,
And to inquire in His temple.
3
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice;
Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When thou saidst, seek ye My face;
My heart said unto Thee,
Thy face, O Lord, will I seek.
4
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen thine heart;
Wait, I say on the Lord.
Wait, I say on the Lord.

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Anonymous

United States

Mar 15, 2025

Beautiful.

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Robert Van Der Liet

Market Harborough, Leicester Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Oct 25, 2023

I will always cherish this as I cherish the comfort and joy of living humbly with our Lord God.

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Mark

Plettenberg Bay, Westerncape, South Africa

May 9, 2019

Shortly after GOD answered my call for help... I heard this hymn after listening to a David Wilkerson sermon ... it was the most beautiful hymn sent to me act the most perfect timing of our SAVIOR...

Thank you for the opportunity to share this...

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Julian Toon

Nelson

Oct 15, 2018

As a young Christian this psalm is indelibly etched in my heart from the Dallas psalm tape 38 years ago.

Thank the Lord for His keeping power.

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Hans de Groot

Rijswijk, Zuid Holland, Netherlands

Apr 15, 2015

This text and melody is very beautiful.

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Ann

Irvine, CA, United States

Jan 24, 2015

"My flesh and my heart fail, but God is the rock of my heart and my portion forever."

Psalm 73:26

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Mary

Sep 15, 2013

It would be so helpful if there was a way you could add people singing these songs. For those of us, not so musically inclined, who are trying to learn the songs to lead children in worship, it is much easier to pick it up when you've heard it sung. Thank you.

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Bernadette Audije

San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines

Dec 13, 2012

The Lord is my light and salvation,

Whom shall I fear?

My Lord, My God, My Beloved ...thank You for such an assurance...as long as I follow Your will...no matter how fearful the way may be...I know You are holding my hands...and You will not leave me nor forsake me.

I LOVE YOU, OH LORD JESUS...

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Mariam

Yerevan, Armenia

Oct 25, 2010

The Lord is my light and salvation!

WHOM SHALL I FEAR?

Amen Lord!

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Francis Chow

New York, United States

Sep 24, 2009

I feel this hymn uplifts me to be faithful to Him whom I need to wait on always. Amen!

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