The Pharisee and the Publican

Verse 1

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

Verse 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 4

Dear Father! let me never be Joined with the boasting Pharisee; I have no merits of my own But plead the suff'rings of thy Son.