Luke 18:13
"But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, 'O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.' (NLT)
The Tax Collector's Prayer The Tax Collector Asks for Mercy in a Prayer of Repentance
By Mary Fairchild, About.com
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