O Lord I Am Not Worthy

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.

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Location 

hymnary.org
https://hymnary.org/text/o_lord_i_am_not_worthy?extended=true

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