University of Virginia Library

1923.

[Even we, the vulgar know]

We know that God heareth not sinners: but, &c. —ix. 31.

Even we, the vulgar know
Who God disdains to fear,
And on in sin presumes to go,
His prayer He will not hear:
But if with contrite sighs
The wretch for mercy groan,
A sinner vile in his own eyes
In God's account is none.