Poem by John Newton

True and False Zeal

Zeal is that pure and heavenly flame,
The fire of love supplies;
While that which often bears the name,
Is self in a disguise.
True zeal is merciful and mild,
Can pity and forbear;
The false is headstrong, fierce and wild,
And breathes revenge and war. 

1. Jacob's Ladder
2. What Shall I Render
3. Laodicea
4. The Two Malefactors
5. Sampson's Lion

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