Not Worthy, Lord, to Gather Up the Crumbs

Text by Edward Henry Jr. Bickersteth

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About this hymn

Date: 1872
Tune: Eventide
Composer: William Henry Monk
Key: Eb
Meter: 10 10 10 10

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Conscience, Contrition, Fear of the Lord, God, Mercy of, Grace, Gratitude.

Mt 15:22-28 · Lk 17:7-10 · 7:6 · Mk 7:27-29 · Lk 14:7-11

Musical background

Eventide is presented in the source key of Eb, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Edward Henry Bickersteth, 1872. Music: 'Eventide' William H. Monk, 1861. Setting: William H. Monk, 1861. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2012 Revision.