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Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon
the rights of others.
Zeal is very blind, or badly regulated, when it encroaches upon
the rights of others.
A Spirit, zealous, as he seemed, to know
More of the Almighty's works, and chiefly Man,
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A Spirit, zealous, as he seemed, to know
More of the Almighty's works, and chiefly Man,
God's latest image.
But his zeal
None seconded, as out of season judged,
Or singular and rash.
But his zeal
None seconded, as out of season judged,
Or singular and rash.
Zeal is fit only for the wise but is found mostly in fools
Zeal is fit only for the wise but is found mostly in fools
Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.
Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.
Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigour on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
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Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve,
And press with vigour on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
But zeal moved thee;
To please thy gods thou didst it!
But zeal moved thee;
To please thy gods thou didst it!
Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.
Zeal without knowledge is the sister of folly.
