Quotes by Adam Clarke

And hence he must be invisible; for a spirit cannot be seen by the eye of man: nor is there any thing in this principle contradictory to reason or experience. (Adam Clarke)

As a revelation from God, they have stood the test of many ages; and as such maintained their ground against every species of enemy, and every mode of attack. Truth is mighty, and must prevail. (Adam Clarke)

As preachers of the gospel of Jesus, do not expect worldly honors: these Jesus Christ neither took to himself, nor gave to his disciples. (Adam Clarke)

But this Christ or Redeemer took not upon him the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham, that is, human nature, that in the nature which sinned he might make the expiation required. (Adam Clarke)

Deeply consider that it is your duty and interest to read the Holy Scriptures. (Adam Clarke)

Even papists could not see that a moral evil was detained in the soul through its physical connection with the body; and that it required the dissolution of this physical connection before the moral contagion could be removed. (Adam Clarke)

Few men can be said to have inimitable excellencies: let us watch them in their progress from infancy to manhood, and we shall soon be convinced that what they attained was the necessary consequence of the line they pursued, and the means they used. (Adam Clarke)

He who is completely sanctified, or cleansed from all sin, and dies in this state, is fit for glory. (Adam Clarke)

However, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing. (Adam Clarke)

If you be faithful, you will have that honor that comes from God: his Spirit will say in your hearts, Well done, good and faithful servants. (Adam Clarke)