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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.

Take my life, and let it be

Consecration Surrendering All to the Lord

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1
Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2
Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee,
Swift and beautiful for Thee.
3
Take my voice, and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips, and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee,
Filled with messages from Thee.
4
Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose,
Every power as Thou shalt choose.
5
Take my will, and make it Thine;
It shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart; it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
It shall be Thy royal throne.
6
Take my love; my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure-store.
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

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Joyokpakoese@gmail.Com

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Jan 12, 2025

The sixth verse of this hymn really pricked my heart I was singing and sharing tears my heart beat for you O LORD.

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Lola

Georgia, United States

Jan 5, 2025

As a new year has come, this song reminds me to consecrate my heart, may the Lord deliver us from divided loyalty and idolatry. We cannot give our life until we have given our hearts to God. We must check our spiritual heart health to make sure nothing is still competing for that number one spot in our lives. Then we can serve God wholeheartedly and truly present our life, body, time, treasure and everything for his use. This song screams this reminder in every verse. Thank you Jesus.

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Peter Kamau Gitau

Thika, Mulima, Kenya

Jan 4, 2025

What wonderful song ❤️

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Ronald Ashley

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Jan 2, 2025

This sweet song sings to the tune of another song,
'Lord we come before thee now,
at Thy feet, we humbly bow
oh do not our Suit disdain
shall we seek thee Lord in vain
shall we seek thee Lord in vain

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Orji Sochima Emmanuel

Awka South, Nigeria

Dec 24, 2024

After reading psalm 8 this morning and I was meditating on the Love of God towards humanity. Indeed God is Love!

This song came into my spirit and I saw the need to consecrate myself to God my maker for his use.

May God bless the song writer and those who contributed in one or another in making this song available to humanity.

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Uyoyo Aizebeokhai

Toledo, OH, United States

Dec 19, 2024

I was singing this hymn repeatedly in my dream with other brethren, I could not remember all the lyrics, when I woke up I quickly opened the hymn on my phone to sing it again , is a solemn and a consecrated hymn for me, I love the lyrics, Take my heart and will Lord, it is thy own. I am broken Lord all is for thee

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Lilian

Atan Ota, Ogun, Nigeria

Nov 21, 2024

Was reading my Bible and this song came into my spirit. I had to look it up because I couldn't remember all the lines. Thank you for this.

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Jim Smith

Mansfield, Ohio, United States

Nov 17, 2024

This is the most famous hymn written by Frances Havergal. She was a gifted poet and hymnist. She lived a life plagued by ill health and only lived to 42 years old. This hymn always brings me to the Lord and a humble restating of my consecration. I realize that He doesn’t want my things but my heart. “Take myself and I will be, ever only all for thee”. If I “let Him” He will take my heart little by little. ❤️

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Vivian Gifty Afi

Accra, Ghana

Nov 12, 2024

I found myself singing this hym in my dream 😍. I woke up lookiit up as I could not remember all of the lines.

I remember singing in church as a Catholic.

Am broken completely for my maker this morning as I keep tearing 😢 up with each lines. Glory be to God.

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Jackie Amos

Millington, TN, United States

Nov 1, 2024

Reading John 13 this morning and this song came to mind. Had to look it up as I couldn’t remember all the words and, like I read in so many of the comments, they are so true and so humbling. Singing them just fills my heart with joy and love for the Lord Jesus Christ and what He’s done for me. Glory to God!

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