O Lord, I Am Not Worthy
NON DIGNUS7.6.7.6
Words: Landshuter Gesangbuch, 1777Translated by Unknown translator, 1913Music: NON DIGNUS, Traditional, 1871
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Words
O Lord, I am not worthy
That Thou should'st come to me,
But speak the words of comfort,
My spirit healed shall be.
O Lord, Thou art all holy,
The angels Thee adore;
How, then, ought I sincerely
My wrongs and sins deplore!
But when Thou soon wilt enter
My heart, my sinful heart,
Then heal me, be my shelter,
For Thou my Savior art.
O Lord, how can I thank Thee
For such a gift as this?
A gift which truly filleth
My soul with heav'nly bliss!
I praise Thee, I extol Thee,
I love Thee O my Sire,
Till once in joy and glory,
In heav'n I Thee admire.
Scripture
The Bible passages this hymn draws on, in the King James Version.
The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:
When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Suggested for these Masses
- 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Oct 11, 2026
- 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Jul 25, 2027
- 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Aug 29, 2027
- 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Sep 26, 2027
- 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B Oct 31, 2027
- 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C Feb 6, 2028
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