Zeal and Meekness

Christ bade His followers take the sword; And yet He chid the deed, When Peter seized upon His word, And made a foe to bleed.

The gospel Creed, a sword of strife, Meek hands alone may rear; And ever Zeal begins its life In silent thought and fear.

Ye, who would weed the Vineyard’s soil, Treasure the lesson given; Lest in the judgment-books ye toil For Satan, not for heaven.