Man may be considered as having a twofold origin - natural, which is common and the same to all - patronymic, which belongs to the various families of which the whole human race is composed.
Adam ClarkeHowever, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing.
Adam ClarkeThey who pray not, know nothing of God, and know nothing of the state of their own souls.
Adam ClarkeThis perfection is the restoration of man to the state of holiness from which he fell, by creating him anew in Christ Jesus, and restoring to him that image and likeness of God which he has lost.
Adam Clarke