John Newton Quotes:
Ocupation: Writer
Life: July 24, 1725 - December 21, 1807
Birthday: July 24
Death: December 21
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.
source: John Newton (1877). “Olney hymns: in three books”, p.423
topic: Revenge, War, Fire, Headstrong, Fire Of Love
