The Cyber Hymnal ‎#9496

9496. Behold How Sinners Disagree

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 different language knows,
And different answers He bestows;
The humble soul with grace He crowns,
Whilst on the proud His anger frowns.

4 Dear Father! let me never be
Joined 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: Behold How Sinners Disagree
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Book 1, 1707
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: EMMANUEL
• Composer: Carl Christian Nikolai Balle (1850)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E Major
• Copyright: Public Domain