A Spirit, zealous, as he seemed, to know More of the Almighty's works, and chiefly Man, God's latest image.

But zeal moved thee; To please thy gods thou didst it!

But his zeal None seconded, as out of season judged, Or singular and rash.

Zeal is fit for wise men, but flourishes chiefly among fools.

Press bravely onward!--not in vain Your generous trust in human kind; The good which bloodshed could not gain Your peaceful zeal shall find.

I'm concerned that in the zeal to reform, we're overreaching.