LORD, I AM NOT WORTHY.

When the priest holds up the host and says, "Behold the Lamb of God," the congregation responds with the words of the Roman centurion: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed." Jude Nnam takes this profound moment of humility and expands it into a deeply moving Communion hymn. The melody is gentle and reflective, perfectly capturing the quiet reverence of approaching the altar to receive the Eucharist.

For a choir, this piece is a wonderful exercise in prayerful, expressive singing. The verses allow the voices to articulate a deep, personal yearning for God's healing and shelter, while the refrain brings everyone together in a unified plea for grace. The arrangement concludes with a reverent finale—a traditional adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—making it an excellent choice for the Communion procession or during moments of Benediction. It reminds us that while we approach the altar in our unworthiness, we are always met with divine comfort and healing.