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[O how gentle is my Lord]

Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. —vii. 40.

O how gentle is my Lord
Toward a Pharisee austere,
O how bounteous to reward
For his hospitable cheer!
Kind instruction He bestows
On a sinner unforgiven;
Bid by Pharisees, He shows
Pharisees the way to heaven.