I'm a pharisee in recovery With new eyes, I can see a big sinner in me It's the way of my human heart To confess other people's sin Reluctant to admit my part or the deeper problem within But, thank God, He won't let me be, or remain in my hypocrisy Yes, sooner or later I'll be on my knees Honest to God, a recovering Pharisee ♪ I'm a sinner and a saint simultaneously I'm not what I was or what I'm goin' to be Still, I've got that ol' tendency to be all a wicked man can be It takes more than knowin' right from wrong It takes more than singin' gospel songs It takes the life of the Great I Am to produce any good in me He's the Vine I'm the branch, and I'm learnin' to be Honest to God, a recovering Pharisee ♪ I need the God of all grace each and every day If I'm to run his race, if I'm to walk in His way I don't have to be a slave to sin, I don't have to let the devil win 'Cause the Son of God lives in me, and His promises to set me free Jesus, help my unbelief, so I can follow you faithfully You're the Shepherd I'm the sheep and you're helpin' me be Honest to God, a recovering Pharisee