Author: Adam M.L. Tice Hymnal: Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship #335 (2024) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1. Two people came to church to pray,
Assured that God would hear.
The first had many words to say,
And spoke them, loud and clear:
"I thank you God, and give you praise
that I am blessed to be
a model of your holy ways
for all who care to see."
2. Two people came to church to pray,
Assured that God would hear.
The second prayed a different way,
Both humble and sincere:
"O God, be merciful to me!
Forgive your sinful child."
By uttering this simple plea,
A soul was reconciled.
3. Two people came to church to pray,
And God knew every thought -
But one was justified that day;
The other one was not.
When what we pray becomes a boast,
We win no great reward -
For what our God desires most
Is humble hearts outpoured. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 25 Scripture: Luke 18:10-14 Languages: English Tune Title: HALIFAX
Two People Came to Church to Pray