Quote#Love
Zeal is that pure and heavenly flame
Quote byJohn Newton · 1725–1807
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Olney Hymns (1779), Hymn 70: True and False Zeal.
English (original)
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.
— John Newton
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