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498. I am not worthy, holy Lord

1 I am not worthy, holy Lord,
That Thou shouldst come to me;
Speak but the word: one gracious word
Can set the sinner free.

2 I am not worthy; cold and bare
The lodging of my soul;
How canst thou deign to enter there?
Lord, speak, and make me whole.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: I am not worthy, holy Lord
Author: Rev. Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877)
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: Consecration; Dedication of Life; Orisons (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: LEICESTER
Composer: William Hurst, b. 1849
Meter: C. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Copyright: Tune used by permission of William Clowes and Sons, Ltd.



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