A worth­less worm

The phrase "A worth­less worm" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“A worth­less worm”· 2 hymns found
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But may I hope that Thou wilt own
Shall I among them stand?

A worth­less worm

Yes! though of sin­ners I’m the worst,
Who some­times am afraid to die,

Let Worldly Minds the World Pursue

lyricist: John Newton, 1779
Composer: Anonymous
Hymn 1

...But may I hope that Thou wilt own

A worth­less worm, like me?

Yes! though of sin­ners I’m the worst,...

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But may I hope that Thou wilt own

A worth­less worm, like me?

Yes! though of sin­ners I’m the worst,

Let Worldly Minds the World Pursue

When Thou, My Righteous Judge, Shall Come

lyricist: Countess of Huntingdon, 1772
Composer: Lowell Mason, 1839
Hymn 2

...Shall I among them stand?

Shall such a worth­less worm as I,

Who some­times am afraid to die,...

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Shall I among them stand?

Shall such a worth­less worm as I,

Who some­times am afraid to die,

When Thou, My Righteous Judge, Shall Come

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