THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX-COLLECTOR

I present myself today
So hear me Lord
And all the words I say
So hear me Lord
And every prayer I pray

Have mercy on me
Please hear me Lord
I know You see
Please hear me Lord
I'm on my knees

I'm pleased I'm of Your chosen race
So hear me Lord
I know I'm right to seek Your face
So hear me Lord
Thank You I'm free from all disgrace

I feel too soiled for your embrace
Please hear me Lord
I dare not look upon Your face
Please hear me Lord
I'm really desperate for Your grace

At school my marks were ten out of ten
So hear me Lord
Thank You I'm not like other men
So hear me Lord
I know I've sinned but can't remember when

I feel I'm lost without a trace
Please hear me Lord
Please wash me clean from my disgrace
Please hear me Lord
Please touch me now here in this place

I never borrow nor make a loan
So hear me Lord
I have reaped well from what I've sown
So hear me Lord
I give a tenth of what I own!

I chose the wrong, I now choose right
Please hear me Lord
I'm in the dark, give me your light
Please hear me Lord
I've lost myself, please grant me sight

I twice weekly fast from dinner
So hear me Lord
I have become a righteous winner
So hear me Lord
I'm not like this awful sinner '

You know the evil things I've done
Please hear me Lord
I plead the blood of Your own Son
Please hear me Lord
You are the one to whom I run

David Cooke - Revelation Prayer Day with Faith Forster
19th February 2005