The Christians Duty, exhibited, in a series of Hymns: collected from various authors, designed for the worship of God, and for the edification of Christians (1st Ed.) XVII. Behold how Sinners disagree

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XVI

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

XVIII

Text:

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
Notes:	Public Domain.