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This is the case with thousands: they appear desirous of knowing the truth, but have not patience to wait in a proper way to receive an answer to their question.

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Adam Clarke
Died: 1832
Died: August 26
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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.
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Death to a good man is but passing through a dark entry, out of one little dusky room of his Father's house into another that is fair and large, lightsome and glorious, and divinely entertaining.
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Woe to that man who runs when God has not sent him and woe to him who refuses to run, or who ceases to run, when God has sent him.
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Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.
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