Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased;
and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Luke 18:14
Two men resort to Temple court
With one desire to pray;
From diff'rent walks of life they came
By chance to meet that day.
The proud, self-righteous Pharisee
With feigned lips drew nigh;
His heart from God was far away,
And heav'n heard not his cry.
The Publican afar off stood
With mournful, downcast eyes;
Upon a trembling breast he smote--
"Here, Lord, the trouble lies!"
Yea, more than mercy he besought,
His plea could never fail,
"For me, a sinner in Thy sight,
O let the blood avail."
Which of the twain was justified
Before God's holy throne?
'Twas he with broken, contrite heart;
Jesus the truth made known.
The humble sinner who repents,
God from the pit will raise;
But He will punish and abase
The proud in heart and ways.
We are, you see, just what we are
In God's unsullied light;
Not what we say, or do, or pray,
In man's oft clouded sight!
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