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Prayer Parable

Tune: University College

(\'Oft in danger, oft in woe\')

Luke 18 v.9-14

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Be not as the Pharisee

Who did pray with himself, see

Recounting his own good deeds

Seeing not his own true needs

 

But as publican did pray

He was justified that day

Stood afar off, did not count

Self worthy at mercy fount

 

For he stood, smote on his breast

Sought with repentance God\'s rest

Said, God do be merciful

To me, I a sinner all

 

No good deeds of self I show

Come before you, just as so

As I am, O heed my prayer

I pray humbly, you are there

 

For each one that self exalts

Shall be abased for their faults

And each one that self humbles

Shall be exalted, not falls