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Doctrinal Content
To help prepare the child for reception of the Holy Eucharist in First Holy Communion. Scripture: Matthew 8: 8 “The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.”
Origin of Text
Gospel of Matthew 8:8
German 1777 / translation anonymous
Origin of Melody
Hymn tune: AULE / Non Dignus anonymous, Catholic Youth Hymnal, 1871
Musical Analysis
Major key
Time signature – 4/4
Note values – eighth, quarter, half, dotted half
Intervals – ascending 4th, descending 6th, ascending Major 3rd, descending and ascending minor 3rd
Teaching Recommendations
It is not recommended with children who are not yet reading to ask them to sing more than one verse. To help the children remember the words, remind them that they hear these words at every Mass. Invite them to listen for these words when they attend Holy Mass.
Copyright
Melody – Public Domain
Text – Public Domain
Location
https://hymnary.org/text/o_lord_i_am_not_worthy?extended=true
