Author John Clare The publicans meek prayer — " Have mercy Lord " On me a sinner" met unhoped reward His saviour heard & smiling heard him pray Sending the sinner justified away Not so the pharisees unhumbled pride God frowned & cast the selfish praise aside Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments