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.

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 without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment

Zeal without humanity is like a ship without a rudder, liable to be stranded at any moment

For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.

For zeal's a dreadful termagant,
That teaches saints to tear and cant.

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.

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.

Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds read more

Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it.

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing,
and not only when I am read more

But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing,
and not only when I am present with you.

Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]

Blind zeal can only do harm.
[Ger., Blinder Eifer schadet nur.]