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The Open Hymnal · No. 131 · Words: From Landshuter Gesangbuch, 1777; translator unknown (before 1913) · Tune: Non Dignus
O Lord, I Am Not Worthy
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A humble eucharistic hymn derived from the 1777 Landshuter Gesangbuch, echoing the centurion's words from Matthew 8:8. It expresses unworthiness before God while trusting in Christ's healing presence at communion.
Verse 1
O Lord,
I am not worthy That Thou should'st come to me,
But speak the words of comfort,
My spirit healed shall be.
Verse 2
O Lord, Thou art all holy,
The angels Thee adore; How, then,
ought I sincerely My wrongs and sins deplore!
Verse 3
But when Thou soon wilt enter My heart,
my sinful heart, Then heal me,
be my shelter,
For Thou my Savior art.
Verse 4
O Lord,
how can I thank Thee For such a gift as this?
A gift which truly filleth My soul with heav'nly bliss!
Verse 5
I praise Thee, I extol Thee,
I love Thee O my Sire,
Till once in joy and glory,
In heav'n I Thee admire.
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