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.
True And False Zeal
John Newton
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Poem topics: fire, war, wild, pure, flame, true, fierce, love, I love you, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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