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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.

He’s able, He’s able

Comfort in Trials By Trusting the Lord

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He’s able, He’s able,
I know He’s able,
I know my Lord is able
To carry me through.
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He healed the broken-hearted
And set the captive free,
He made the lame to walk again
And caused the blind to see.
 
He’s able, He’s able,
I know He’s able,
I know my Lord is able
To carry me through.

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Mazawmi

Aizawl, Mizoram, India

Aug 5, 2025

I am so happy to have My Jesus Christ
Thank you My GOD
My King and My Salvation

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M

St Paul, MN, United States

Mar 22, 2025

Hence also He is able to save to the uttermost those who come forward to God through Him, since He lives always to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25

Come forward!

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Olive Vincent 90 Years Old Remembers This From Her Church In The 50'S.

Shelton, WA, United States

Sep 6, 2024

He is still able, never changes.

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Amos Tan

Manila, Philippines

Feb 23, 2024

This songs sets our minds free to remember the Lord's exploits for His people. We are singing this right this very minute in our prayer meeting. Jesus healed 2000 years ago and His Spirit is healing us now!

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Umesha

Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

May 4, 2023

This is a very affectionate song for children. I also learnt the song when I'm 7 years, and I still remember the words.

Praise The Lord!

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Samuel Vargheese P

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Mar 5, 2023

Our Sunday school children love to learn this song

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Bala Zagi

United Kingdom

Dec 10, 2022

I have been going through some relationships problems with my wife of 30 years and teenage daughter and my faith has come under attack and challenged like never before. I was reading my devotional passage this morning and was reminded of this song by the verse in Ephesians 3:20 and searched for it and found it on this very interesting site which I have signed up now. I hope I can connect to some members of Christ’s body through this site. May Holy Spirit be with you 🙏

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Maria

Sunnside, WA, United States

Sep 20, 2022

Kinda having defeating thoughts of life and the struggle of it all... And pop, started singing this song. What a blessing. God IS able!

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David Frownfelter

Flint, MI, United States

Jul 30, 2022

Woke up this morning with this song in my mind, first time in decades. I need this one and I feel like it's a gift from the Holy Spirit. My grandpa Ivan used to wake up in the morning with a new (old) song too. :)

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Abigau Peter Danladi

Jalingo, Taraba, Nigeria

Nov 3, 2021

Through all my grave moment this days, this old song always pop into my heart to comfort me and give me courage. My God is able to carry me through. Hallelujah!!!

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