Two men went one day
To the temple to pray
Both having the need to repent
The first though, was blind
And his self-righteous mind
Fully, to his own glory was bent
He stood there alone
His pride was the throne
To which all his prayers were sent
Should not God be impressed
That he ranked with the best?
Having earned every praise due his name
Twice a week he did fast
Tithing down to his last
Surely he alone stood without blame
Extortioners, unjust
All adulterers must
At his presence, bow their heads in shame
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Author: Jerry R. Hoffman
Keywords: Poetry, Poem, Parable, Publican, Pharisee, Pharisee Publican, Self righteous, Pride
Bible reference(s): Luke 18:10-15
Source: Jerry R. Hoffman
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