I AM NOT WORTHY, HOLY LORD

A HYMN FOR THE 3rd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

I am not worthy, holy Lord,

That Thou shouldst come to me;

Speak but the word; one gracious word

Can set the sinner free.

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.

I am not worthy; yet, my God,

How can I say Thee nay;

Thee, who didst give Thy flesh and blood

My ransom price to pay?

O come! In this sweet morning hour

Feed me with food divine;

And fill with all Thy love and power

           This worthless heart of mine. 

By Henry W. Baker, 1875