The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns ‎#XVII

XVII. The Parisee and Publican

1 Behold how Sinners disagree,
The Publican and Pharisee!
One doth his Righteousness proclaim,
The other owns his Guilt and Shame.

2 This Man at humble Distance stands,
And cries for Grace with lifted Hands;
That boldly rises near the Throne,
And talks of Duties he has done.

3 The Lord their diff'rent language knows,
And diff'rent Answers he bestows;
The humble Soul with Grace he crowns,
Whilst on the Proud his Anger frowns.

4 Dear Father let me never be
Join'd with the boasting Pharisee;
I have no Merits of my own
But plead the Suff'rings of thy Son.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold how Sinners disagree
• Title: The Parisee and Publican
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1791
• Scripture:
  Luke 18:10-14
• Topic: Charity and Uncharitableness

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