Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David ‎#XXVI

XXVI. Pharisee and Publican

1 Behold how sinners disagree,
The Publican and Pharisee!
One doth his righteousness proclaim,
The other owns his guilt and shame.

3 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 different Language knows,
And different answers he bestows;
The humble soul, with grace he crowns,
While 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 Sufferings of thy Son.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold how sinners disagree
• Title: Pharisee and Publican
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1787
• Scripture:
  Luke 23:10

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