Are you a fanatic?

"Now, for the love I bear His name, 

What was my gain I count my loss. 

My former pride I call my shame 

And nail my glory to His Cross. 

Yes, and I must and will esteem 

All things but loss for Jesus' sake. 

O may my soul be found in Him, 

And of His righteousness partake."

 

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