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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.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus

Encouragement For Fellowship with the Lord

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O soul, are you weary and troubled?
No light in the darkness you see?
There’s light for a look at the Savior,
And life more abundant and free.
 
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
2
Through death into life everlasting
He passed, and we follow Him there;
O’er us sin no more hath dominion
For more than conqu’rors we are!
3
His Word shall not fail you, He promised;
Believe Him and all will be well;
Then go to a world that is dying,
His perfect salvation to tell!

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Jesse Moody

Mesa, Arizona, United States

May 9, 2020

I am here at this at last. Who else is here at last? Seeing this? State how long you been a Christian.

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Kathleen Groebe

Richardson, Texas, United States

Apr 28, 2020

This is a timeless, ageless song. Such a great reminder of the loving sacrifice Jesus made to wipe away all sin. I love Him, and feel Him near right now.

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Ce

San Marcos, Texas, United States

Apr 8, 2020

Go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell!

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Medesuku Julius

Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria

Apr 5, 2020

So inspiring for believers

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Deborah P

Nampa, Idaho, United States

Mar 30, 2020

This song and this website bring me so much comfort during these times we are living in. God Bless you for being here... Thank you.

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Joellen Nuckles

Hayden, Idaho, United States

Mar 7, 2020

Thank you. It’s a wonderful song and instruction. Truly Jesus is kinder and more capable than we understand. Blessings. 🌻

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Hencha

Hosur, Tamil Nadu, India

Mar 2, 2020

The line which really inspires me is "the things of the earth will grow strangely dim" And I am praying will full hope that as I look unto Jesus I will be blind to see the beauty of the worldly pleasures.

And thanks alot for posting this hymn

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Patricia Blackmon

North Haverhill, New Hampshire, United States

Feb 5, 2020

Thank you so much for posting this song. Was looking for it and found your website, what a blessing since I do not play an instrument and now can get the melody right instead of making one up. My Mom has dementia and only God gets me through and gives me His joy and peace. It feels like riding a roller coaster sometimes but He is faithful and singing praises to Him is vital to receiving His ongoing strength. Thank you!

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Mildred Johnson

Tangier, Virginia, United States

Jan 28, 2020

I had this hymn running through my mind this morning. Thank you for publishing it. Thank you for this comment section.

One of the comments really stood out to me and it is so special I copied it for future reference. Sandy of Montreal, Canada on 10/17/19. Focus was my God given word for 2019 and anytime I see this word it captures my attention.

The comparisons she makes of mother and baby I can relate to very easily as children are very special to me. I love the part that she says to Deliberately turn my eyes, shift focus. Yes it does require us to participate in order to receive His full blessings.

THANK YOU, ALL for your comments!

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Cynthia Kunz

Hartland, Michigan, United States

Jan 28, 2020

I love this song🥰 so perfect dealing with my mom who has dementia. I do have some help I’ve added it into our budget. It’s through Catholic charities “Be our guest” $$$ it’s been an answer to my prayers. She really enjoys it and she loves the person who drives her, this group is also a blessing. I am so thankful for them. So this song was wonderful to sing at this moment!!! 😑thank you. C🌷

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