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Revivalist and great theologian of the Methodist Movement

Odilon Massolar Chaves

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Odilon Massolar Chaves is a retired Methodist pastor, with a doctorate in Theology and History from the Methodist University of São Paulo.

Son of Rev. Adherico Ribeiro Chaves and Roza Massolar Chaves.

He is married to RoseMary.

He has two daughters: Liliana and Luciana.

His thesis dealt with the Methodist revival in England in the eighteenth century and its contribution as a paradigm for our days.

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Table of Contents

· Introduction

· Who was Adam Clarke

· The Lord's work prospers so much in your hands

· You do well to insist on full and present salvation

· They should take the time to discuss together how to expand their borders

· Boarding to Jersey

· There is a prospect of good work on Alderney Island

· But I must expect much more from prayer

· We have no such custom among our Societies

· I am convinced that there is much good in it

· I advise you to change islands

· I'm glad they spread across the islands

· You are proficient in French

· Follow those little building advice

· God raised up such an able preacher

· I don't know anyone more suitable

· Maintaining God's grace

· So honest, but so bland

· Start as usual to find classes

· God raised up such an able preacher from the islands

· Three letters about hops that I published in the Bristol Gazette

· I hope that since he is firm, he will be merciful

· Keeping God's grace is much more than earning it

· They had no ability to discern when the natural part ended and the preternatural began

· An exceptional work

· Preach only twice a week and ride to the Hot Wells every day

· In the great London revival

· Excellent method of regularly changing classes

· So let it die and be forgotten

· I'll judge better when I see your performances

· Do a little at a time, so you can get more done

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Introduction

"Revivalist and great theologian of the Methodist Movement" is a 41-page book on Adam Clarke's life and ministry based on Wesley's letters.

"Adam Clarke was one of the greatest theologians, biblical scholars, and holiness advocates in the Methodist movement. Born in Northern Ireland (1760–1832), he was an enthusiastic leader and preacher of the so-called 'Holiness Movement', as well as writing a famous biblical commentary that took 40 years to complete."^{^[1]}

Adam Clarke was converted at age 17 by listening to a Methodist preacher.

Adam Clarke knew several languages.

He served in various places and travelled throughout Great Britain, achieving fame as a preacher, and being president of the British Conference in 1806, 1814 and 1822."^{^[2]}

He is currently a missionary on several islands. Wesley wrote to him and said, "I am glad to hear that there is a prospect of good work on the Island of Alderney, as well as on the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey."

Adam Clarke is chiefly remembered for his "Critical Notes on the Bible, a work that took 40 years to complete (published between 1810 and 1826) and served as the main theological resource for Methodists for more than 200 years (...)".^{^[3]}

In addition to being a theologian, he was a revivalist. In a letter from 1790, Wesley said, "Where you and Adam Clarke are, it would be strange if there were no revival." ^{^[4]}

Wesley said to Adam in 1790, "I am glad to know that the work of the Lord prospers so much in your hands." ^{^[5]}

"Adam Clarke was one of the greatest exponents of the Holiness Movement and an itinerant preacher deeply involved in the Methodist revival." ^{^[6]}

Less than a month before he died, Wesley wrote to Adam Clarke on February 9, 1791, and told him: "You have done well to create the Society of Strangers (Friends). It is an excellent institution." ^{^[7]}

A story that edifies us and serves as inspiration.

The Author

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Who was Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke (1760 or 1762-1832) was born in the village of Moybeg, in present-day Northern Ireland.^{^[8]} His mother was a Presbyterian and his father an Anglican.[9]

He had a limited education and worked as an apprentice to a clothing manufacturer and on his father's farm: "At the age of 14, Adam was taken from the farm and school and placed with Mr. Barnett, a linen manufacturer, to learn this business."[10]

He did not live luxuriously and still worked. "He spent his childhood in a thatched cottage at Cappagh near Portstewart while working as a curtain apprentice at Coleraine."[11] A few months later, he returned to his home because he found the job demotivating.[12]

Adam Clarke had difficulties in his educational background. Clarke went through many difficulties on his way to becoming educated, and as a circuit pilot preacher. Clarke's life is well told by Douglass Gorrie[13] in the lives of eminent Methodist ministers."^{^[14]}

His father had a university education and was a parish teacher, but he earned little and could not give his children a good education.

Adam was full of life, but he didn't like to study. After being ridiculed by his peers, he began to study avidly and became a studious student.

In 1777, at the age of 17, he heard the Methodist John Brettel preach and was converted.

In 1782, one of the preachers of the Londonderry circuit saw in him a promise and wrote to Wesley, who invited him to the Methodist School at Kingswood.

He was the youngest preacher of Methodism.

"At the age of 17, he became a class leader. He was sent by John Wesley in 1782 to Kingswood, where he bought a Hebrew Bible and learned the language."^{^[15]}

He proceeded to walk three or four miles to the Methodist meeting. He began to study the Bible and visited the surrounding villages exhorting.

Clarke became a Methodist in 1778, and was in succession an exhorter, local preacher, and regular preacher. His first circuit was that of Bradford, Wiltshire, to which he was appointed in 1782. He served in various places and travelled throughout Great Britain, achieving fame as a preacher, and being president of the British Conference in 1806, 1814 and 1822."^{^[16]}

Adam ministered in circuits for 26 years.

His legacy

"Connection with John Wesley: In 1782, John Wesley himself recommended that Clarke go to study at Kingswood School in Bristol, beginning his career as one of the movement's most important preachers and theologians.

Adam Clarke's Commentary: Clarke is remembered primarily for his Critical Notes on the Bible, a work that took 40 years to complete (published between 1810 and 1826) and served as the primary theological resource for Methodists for more than 200 years.

Scholarship: Clarke was a noted autodidact and a brilliant linguist who mastered about ten ancient and modern languages, including Hebrew and Aramaic.

Social Activism: In addition to theology, he was one of the first Christian ministers to take a critical stand against the slave trade, advocating abolitionism in his writings." [17]

Wesley held Adam Clarke in high regard. In a letter to John Valton on January 29, 1790, he said, "MY DEAR BROTHER, -- Where you and Adam Clarke are, it would be strange if there were not a revival."

And on March 14, 1790, in a letter to Henry Moore, Wesley stated: "We are doing well in this circuit; and it's no wonder, since John Valton, Adam Clarke, and Miss Helena Sánchez. Johnson are here."

Other letters from Wesley reveal his care, respect and regard for Adam Clarke:

The Lord's work prospers so much in your hands

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, February 12, 1785.

DEAR ADAM, - I do not remember seeing that letter from Norwich, otherwise I would certainly have replied. If you build in St. Austell, be careful not to make the house too small. And take note of the guidelines that are given in the Great Proceedings of the Conference.

I am glad to know that the Lord's work prospers so much in your hands. So it will be as long as you do not hesitate to declare the whole counsel of God. There is one part of it which seems to be almost forgotten by the Methodists in all three kingdoms—namely, the Christian duty of fasting; and yet our Lord attaches a peculiar promise even to the secret fast: 'The Father that boileth in secret, He shall reward thee openly.' You can begin to recommend this by reading the sermon on fasting to the whole society. [See Works, v. 344-60.] The blessing would soon come. - I am, dear Adam,

With affection. ^{^[18]}

You do well to insist on full and present salvation

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, February 3, 1786.

MY DEAR BROTHER,-You do well to insist on full and present salvation, whether men will listen or abstain; as well as in preaching abroad, when time permits, and in the recommendation of fasting, both by precept and by example. But it need not be surprised that all these are rejected not only by Formalists, but by Methodists. [Clarke was the second preacher in Plymouth.] You must not forget French [See letter of February 21.] or anything you have learned. I don't know if I've read the book you're talking about; You can send your translation whenever you want. Be honest, and you will see greater things than these. - I am, my dear Adam,

Your affectionate brother. ^{^[19]}

They should take the time to discuss together how to expand their borders

You and your colleagues should take the time to discuss together how to extend your boundaries. This mild climate is almost as good as that of summer; I preached abroad last Monday. Oh, let's take advantage of all the means to save time!

LONDON, February 21, 1786.

MY DEAR BROTHER, - I am very fond of the passage from Mr. Bridaine's Sermon. It can probably have a place in the magazine. It's good that you invaded Stonhouse. Now expand your boundaries while I'm with you. You'll probably have a worse time when I'm not. You can come to the Conference.

Your affectionate brother. ^{^[20]}

Boarding to Jersey

God willing, Dr. Coke, Mr. Brackenbury and I will depart for Southampton to embark for Jersey, aboard the first package

To Adam Clarke

MANCHESTER, Saturday, July 28, 1787.

DEAR ADAM,-- On Monday, God willing, Dr. Coke, Mr. Brackenbury, and I will depart for Southampton to embark for Jersey, aboard the first package. I don't know, but let's bring his friend John King [King didn't go with them, but to Thirsk. See the letters of April 21 and October 31, 1787 to him.] With us. -- I am, dear Adam,

With affection. ^{^[21]}

There is a prospect of good work on Alderney Island

I'm glad to hear that there is a prospect of good work on the Island of Alderney, as well as on the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.

To Adam Clarke

NEAR LONDON, NOVEMBER 9, 1787.

DEAR ADAM, -- I'm glad to hear that there is a prospect of good work on the Island of Alderney, as well as on the Islands of Jersey and Guernsey. I don't despair to see our friends from Jersey and Guernsey once again, God willing to prolong my life. I love them very much; particularly the family [The De Jerseys.] at Mont Plaisir in Guernsey and Jenny Bisson in Jersey. I made some efforts and fatigued just to spend two or three days with them.

One would wonder that the prince of this world was so slow and that he had not fought before that his kingdom should not be surrendered. He will do what he can in the end. But if you keep praying instantly, God will put the bridle in your mouth. It is good for us to be convinced that we need Him. Our safety will be assigned to Him alone. [See next letter.]

As the case of Sister Horne is too singular to be credited without the fullest evidence, I think it would be well for you to write the account fairly, and have it be formally attested by Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Arrive, and three or four others who were eyewitnesses to it all. You must not believe everything you hear about the circumstances of Mr. L's marriage----. In fact, you shouldn't believe them until you tell yourself. Envy invents a thousand things, and with the most plausible circumstances. Save them if it is possible, which can never be done harshly; but love 'breaks the bone.'

The bailiff was talking about building a house for you in St. Peter's; I think it can be done over time. Be exact in every point of discipline. Keep your rules, and they will keep you. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[22]}

But I must expect much more from prayer

The main goal seems to be to eliminate the Batlift bias. If possible, this should be done by fair means. The law is the last and worst means, though it is sometimes necessary. But I must expect much more from prayer.

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, November 21, 1787.

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I answer Mr. De Jersey and you together. I am not willing to discourage you in anything.

But I really think that would be the most Christian and prudent way to conclude this issue amicably. I would advise him not to force the course of the river, but to leave the parish of Valle in peace. Shake the dust off your feet against them and go where you are welcome. The main goal seems to be to eliminate the Batlift bias. If possible, this should be done by fair means. The law is the last and worst means, though it is sometimes necessary. But I must expect much more from prayer. I will order Mr. Atlay to send the books today. Peace be with your spirits! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[23]}

We have no such custom among our Societies

We have no such custom among our Societies, nor have we ever had, that a man acknowledges his fault before a whole Society. There will be no such custom as long as I live. If he acknowledges this before the preachers, it is enough.

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, December 8, 1787.

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- Again and again we follow our Lord's direction, which is clear and express. You were "persecuted in a city." So, without a doubt, you should have fled to another. The consequences of this you should have stayed with our Master. We followed the direction several times and did not encounter any negative consequences. If there was already a Society formed there, the case was quite different. I should have advised you not to pretend or meddle in court to meddle in your affairs. At the moment, I see no remedy other than prayer. [Wesley's counsel was followed, and for some years the Methodists did not visit the parish. See the letters of November 21 and December 17.] Peace be with all your spirits--I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother.

[On the card's custody page this note is added:]

Brother De Queteville, and you don't care what I say. I don't admire him (he doesn't know me), but I admire you. His natural temper is severe [See letter of December 18.]: yours is not. So I hope you will consider me, whether he does or not. We have no such custom among our Societies, nor have we ever had, that a man acknowledges his fault before a whole Society. There will be no such custom as long as I live. If he acknowledges this before the preachers, it is enough. ^{^[24]}

I am convinced that there is much good in it

I am convinced that there is much good in it, otherwise it would have washed the hands of the Methodists. "Be careful not to catch anything of Brother De Queteville's temper!"

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, December 18, 1787.

DEAR ADAM, -- Thank you for the use of your books. They contain many ingenious observations; But I think very few of them are solid. Much can be said on both sides.

I'm afraid you've been too severe with Mr. Walker. [Clarke says in a letter to Wesley on December 20, 1786, that George Walker provided his food free of charge. See Dunn's Clarke, p. 32; and letters dated October 20, 1787 and January 8, 1788.] I am convinced that there is much good in it, otherwise it would have washed the hands of the Methodists. "Be careful not to catch anything of Brother De Queteville's temper!" [See letter of December 8.] -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[25]}

I advise you to change islands

I don't like that you stay so long in Guernsey. I advise you to change islands without fail once a quarter. Mr. and Mrs. De Jersey are all right, and my two dear maidens?

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, January 8, 1788.

DEAR ADAM, -- I admired the spirit of young George Walker. [Despite his father's somewhat harsh treatment. See letter of December 18, 1787.] I know that all the moments he spent with us, I don't know that he blamed anyone. He didn't tell anything about his father, he just answered the questions I asked about him. Now I have high hopes that his marriage will not cause pain to either him or her. It is very good that the storm that threatened was so well overcome. It is clear that the Lord God omnipotent reigns, and that there is no counsel or strength against Him. But you have not sent a simple, full, and detailed account of the case of our old sister, [Mrs. Home, see letters of November 9, 1787, and March 17, 1788.] specifying (1) her age; (2) on what day of the year and month the first hair came out (3) on what day she threw it into the fire (4) on what night it grew again (5) who were eyewitnesses of these things You cannot be too picky.

I don't like that you stay so long in Guernsey. I advise you to change islands without fail once a quarter. Mr. and Mrs. De Jersey are all right, and my two dear maidens? How are Mr. and Mrs. Amore? And how is my dear Jenny Bisson going? She is a letter indebted to me. I wish you all many happy years; and I am, dear Adam,

His and brother De Queteville's affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[26]}

I'm glad they spread across the islands

lost ground. I'm glad to hear that you think

To Adam Clarke

STROUD, March 17, 1788.

DEAR ADAM, -- I immediately replied to the letter which gave the account of Sister Horne's case. [See letter of January 8.] I am afraid that they will make willful mistakes and take their letters to the Isle of Wight.

I'm glad that you spread throughout the islands and that Mrs. de Saumarez had the courage to join you. I believe she has very good integrity of heart and (if she continues) will be a burning and bright light. You also have reason to praise God because of Alderney. [See letter of November 9, 1787.] There is a seed that should not be easily uprooted. Drink mostly warm lemonade when needed, and no biliary complaints will remain for long.

Our Conference Scripture has predicted what Dr. Jersey desires. I desire exactly the same thing; No! I also observe Mr. Walker. The faster it is done, the better. Send your translation [Clarke had offered on October 29 to send a translation of part or all of the Conference de la, Fable avec L'Histoire Sainte to the January Magazine, if Wesley wishes.] to London. My affectionate love to Miss Helena Lempriere, Jenny Bisson (who owes me a letter) and the dear family of Mont Plaisir. [Those of Jerseys.] Peace be with your spirits. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[27]}

Straight to me in London, and your letter will come safely

You are proficient in French

Then you are proficient in French. If you come to the Conference, the way will be open for you. But if you don't have health on the islands, you should spend part of your time in England.

To Adam Clarke

LIVERPOOL, April 17, 1788.

DEAR ADAM, -- There is no doubt that you will be permitted to build a chapel so close to the Relief Chapel that I fear that one congregation will hinder the other if it ever meets at the same time. So, in England, no house of worship should be built within a few feet of any other. I'm glad you won over Ms. Saumarez and Miss Saumarez Lempriere; and I hope Mrs. Walker, son, is not lost. When I heard about Jenny Bisson's marriage, I was very afraid that she had that she is still alive to God; but I would be surprised if she was still as alive as before. [See letter of May 20 (to Mrs. Cock).] Then you are proficient in French. If you come to the Conference, the way will be open for you. But if you don't have health on the islands, you should spend part of your time in England. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[28]}

Follow those little building advice

I really think that the temperament and behavior of the Bailiff are little short of miraculous. I'll give you ten pounds. Follow those little building advice that is recorded in the Great Minutes

To Adam Clarke

YORK, June 26, 1788.

DEAR ADAM, -- I really think that the temper and behavior of the bailiff are little short of miraculous. I'll give you ten pounds. Follow those little building advice that is recorded in the Great Acts. [See letters of April 17 and November 5.] So you stole a match! Mrs. Cooke's opposition did not, in fact, eliminate the great obstacle. I beg you not to allow my dear Molly to be idle; May your active spirit be fully employed. But what happens to Jenny Bisson [See letters of May 20 and October 12 to Mrs. Cock.] — I fear that your bewitched boy will prove to be a brazen trickster; if not, the French also convert. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother.^{^[29]}

God raised up such an able preacher

Now he has all the meekness, gentleness, and simplicity of the gospel, united with that ardent zeal before which the mountains turn into moles, and aided by that faith to which all things are possible

To Ms. Rachel Jones, of Barton-le-Willows,

Close to York.

For Adam Clarke,

BRISTOL, March 9, 1789.

DEAR ADAM, -- If I live to see you at another Conference, I should be glad to have Sister Clarke and you here, instead of in most other places, because I myself spend more time here than anywhere else but London. I am glad to know that God has raised up so able a preacher from the islands [On July 15 Adam Clarke says: John De Queteville, 'who now has all the meekness, gentleness, and simplicity of the gospel, united with that ardent zeal before which the mountains turn into moles, and aided by that faith to which all things are possible.'' See Dunn's Life, 70.]; but surely you should spare no pains in teaching him to read and write English, reading with and explaining first the Christian [Library] and then the Instructions for Children. And I do not doubt that if he would learn with one eye, he would be amply strengthened by the blessed Spirit.

I suppose the cyder would arrive in London almost as soon as I left, which was on the first Sunday of the year.

It would be a reason to be very cautious when choosing names for our children if that old comment were true:

May our first temperaments of example flow

And take this example of our names.

Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother.^{^[30]}

I don't know anyone more suitable

I have just visited the classes, and I still find more than a thousand members in the Society; and among them, many Christians as deep as any I have met in Europe, but who can take care of them so that they do not depart from their steadfastness, I know of no one more suitable than Adam Clarke and his wife

To Adam Clarke

NEAR DUBLIN, JUNE 25, 1789.

DEAR ADAM, -- You send me good news about the islands. Who can hurt us, if God is on our side, trials may come, but they are all good. I hadn't felt so experienced in many years. Every week and almost every day I am smeared in the public papers, either by Mr. Smyth or by Mr. Mann, his chaplain. Smooth, but bitter as wormwood are his words; and five or six of our wealthiest members left the Society, because (they say) 'I left the Church.' [See letters of June 20 (to the editor of the Dublin Chronicle) and July 1.] Many wept at that time, many terribly frightened, and cried out, 'Oh, what will be the end?' What will it be? Why, 'Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth, and goodwill among men.'

But in the meantime, what should be done? What will be the most effective means of stemming this raging torrent? I have just visited the classes, and I still find more than a thousand members in the Society; and among them, many Christians as deep as any I have met in Europe, but who can take care of them that they do not depart from their firmness, I know of no one more suitable than Adam Clarke and his wife. [He was assigned to Bristol and Thomas Rutherford to Dublin.] Indeed, it may seem difficult for them to return to a strange land. Well, you can come to me in Leeds, at the end of next month; and if you can show me any that are more suitable, I will send it in your place. May God be glorified is all that dear Adam desires,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[31]}

Maintaining God's grace

Keeping God's grace is much more than earning it. Hardly one in three does this. And this should be strongly and explicitly encouraged to those who have tasted perfect love

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, November 26, 1789.

DEAR ADAM, -- The report you send me of the continuance of God's great work in Jersey gives me great satisfaction. [Clarke evidently heard good news from the Channel Islands. Miss Helena Sánchez. Johnson was one of Bristol's saints.] Keeping God's grace is much more than earning it. Hardly one in three does this. And this should be strongly and explicitly encouraged to those who have tasted perfect love. If we can prove that any of our local leaders or preachers, directly or indirectly, speaks against it, let him no longer be a leader or preacher. I doubt that he should continue in the Society; Because he who could speak like that in our congregations cannot be an honest man.

I would like Sister Clarke to do all she can, but not more than she can. Betsy Ritchie, Miss Ritchie. Johnson, [Clarke evidently heard good news from the Channel Islands. Miss Helena Sánchez. Johnson was one of Bristol's saints.] and M. Clarke are women of my own heart. Last week I received an excellent letter from Mrs. Pawson (a glorious witness of full salvation [See letter of November 15]), showing how impossible it is to keep love pure without growing in it. Wishing all blessings to you and the whole family. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[32]}

So honest, but so bland

The people of Bristol. They are so honest, yet so dull; It is almost impossible to light a fire in them. Only with God is everything possible

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, January 28, 1790.

DEAR ADAM, -- I often wonder about the people of Bristol. They are so honest, yet so dull; It is almost impossible to light a fire in them. Only with God is everything possible. Many years ago I put the Society in Bath in a way where, if they had persevered, they now owed nothing. They were at Plymouth, only thirty in total, and their debt was four hundred pounds. I advised them: Let each member subscribe monthly what he can; and a hundred on the Wharf promised to do the same. 'I,' said one, 'give a crown a month'; 'I,' said another, 'half a crown.' Many subscribed to one shilling, sixpence or threepence a month. And now the debt is paid. I started this subscription in Bath; as I have done in many places successfully. But they stopped coming out in two or three weeks. Why? Because I gave four guineas to prevent a prisoner from being arrested! Good reason, it wasn't 'Why', said one and the other, 'wouldn't he have given me that'

I am happy to know that my dear sister is in a good moment of recovery. On Monday, four weeks from now, I'll probably leave for Bristol. [He left on March 1.] Peace be with your spirits! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[33]}

Start as usual to find classes

The following Monday, start as usual to find the classes. I don't regret the slightest bit that James Gore was removed from this evil world. You and I will follow you in due time, as soon as we finish our work

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, February 11, 1790.

DEAR ADAM, -- On Monday, March 1, I hope to depart from here; and preach that evening and on Tuesday at half past six o'clock in Bath. On Thursday, if he wishes, I will dine at Mr. Durbin's; and the following Monday, start as usual to find the classes. I don't regret the slightest bit that James Gore was removed from this evil world. You and I will follow you in due time, as soon as we have finished our work. Many of our friends have lately been gathered in the garden like ripe shocks of wheat. Peace be with the spirits of both! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[34]}

God raised up such an able preacher from the islands

I am glad to know that God has raised up so able a preacher from the islands [On July 15 Adam Clarke says: John De Queteville, 'who now has all the meekness, gentleness, and simplicity of the gospel, united with that ardent zeal before which the mountains turn into moles, and aided by that faith to which all things are possible.''

For Adam Clarke,

BRISTOL, March 9, 1789.

I suppose the cyder would arrive in London almost as soon as I left, which was on the first Sunday of the year.

It would be a reason to be very cautious when choosing names for our children if that old comment were true:

May our first temperaments of example flow

And take this example of our names.

Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[35]}

Three letters about hops that I published in the Bristol Gazette

I ask you to send me a copy of these three letters about hops that I published in the Bristol Gazette. I intend to print them both in Lloyd's Evening Post and in the magazine

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, October 12, 1789.

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I took this by mistake, which I suppose is the key to your desk. I ask you to send me a copy of these three letters about hops that I published in the Bristol Gazette. I intend to print them both in Lloyd's Evening Post and in the magazine. I'm better than worse since I came to London. So to-morrow I must leave for Norfolk, whence I hope to return here in nine or ten days. Let's work while the day is! -- I am, with much love to Sister Clarke, dear Adam. ^{^[36]}

I hope that since he is firm, he will be merciful

'You cannot be content to lay John Wesley on his back, but you will also tread on his bowels

To the Editor of the Dublin Chronicle

June 20, 1789.

Since Mr. Edward Smyth, [See letters of June 2 and 25 (to Adam Clarke).] as he says, 'has me in his power,' I hope that, as he is firm, he will be merciful; and that he will remember the words of the honest Quaker who responded to Ernest's Appeal: 'You cannot be content to lay John Wesley on his back, but you will also tread on his bowels' [See letter of 4 November 1758, 5 (Mr. Potter).] ^{^[37]}

Irregular and poorly conducted prayer meetings have generated a lot of good

Even irregular and poorly conducted prayer meetings have generated a lot of good. But they will be productive with much more as long as they are kept under the proper regulations.

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, October 31, 1789.

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- I have little more to say about hops. [See letter of October 12.] But I still insist on two things: first, that they are harmful to this or that person; Secondly, they are not necessary to prevent the malt drink from turning sour. Let them beat me on this ground that can.

Even irregular and poorly conducted prayer meetings have generated a lot of good. But they will be productive with much more as long as they are kept under the proper regulations.

You have reason to praise God for restoring your little one. If so, it will be time for Sister Clarke and you to break his spirit. Peace be with your spirits! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[38]}

Keeping God's grace is much more than earning it

Miss Helena Sánchez. Johnson was one of Bristol's saints.] Keeping God's grace is much more than earning it. Hardly one in three does this. And this should be strongly and explicitly encouraged to those who have tasted perfect love

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, November 26, 1789.

Your affectionate friend and brother.^{^[39]}

They had no ability to discern when the natural part ended and the preternatural began

At first, I thought it was just a cheat; but then Satan stepped in and deceived the spectators, who had no ability to discern when the natural part ended and the preternatural began

To Adam Clarke

MADELEY, March 25, 1790.

MY DEAR BROTHER, -- You have done an exceptional job in making friends understand the case of that young woman. I wonder how open she would be; Certainly she was limited to revealing her own secrets. It now seems as clear as possible that this animal magnetism [See letter of April 14.] is diabolical from beginning to end. At first, I thought it was just a cheat; but then Satan stepped in and deceived the onlookers, who had no ability to discern when the natural part ended and the preternatural began. Go forward with faith and prayer to face and detect all these depths of Satan. Peace be with your spirits! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[40]}

Note: "Preternatural describes something extraordinary, abnormal, or that seems to overcome the forces of nature, lying beyond what is considered natural or ordinary" (Google AI Mode Overview).

An exceptional work

You have done an exceptional job of investigating this diabolical question to the bottom and arming our innocent members of the Society against this plausible delusion. I'm glad you finally managed to get honest Mr. Durbin off the grid

To Adam Clarke

MANCHESTER, April 14, 1790.

DEAR ADAM, -- You have done an exceptional job of investigating this diabolical question to the bottom and arming our innocent members of the Society against this plausible delusion. I'm glad you finally managed to get honest Mr. Durbin off the net. Now I hope that his poor daughter will be given birth and live to be a comfort to him. I would like you to write a private account of your own state of health to Dr. Whitehead; and follow his advice on all points except to cease preaching aside. I think that if I had followed this advice many years ago, I should not have been a living man.

Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[41]}

Preach only twice a week and ride to the Hot Wells every day

Now, you're going to save his life. Look around; consider if there is any circuit where he can rest a lot and work little; or he and you will spend September in my lodgings at Kingswood, on condition that he preaches only twice a week and rides to the Hot Wells every day.

To Mrs. Adam Clarke

DUMFRIES, June 1790.

MY DEAR SISTER, The great question is, what can be done by Adam Clarke [See the next letter and that of April 14.]~ Now, you're going to save his life. Look around; consider if there is any circuit where he can rest a lot and work little; or he and you will spend September in my lodgings at Kingswood, on condition that he preaches only twice a week and rides to the Hot Wells every day. I think he must do it, or die; And I don't want him (nor you) to run away from us in a hurry. You need not object that this will be accompanied by some cost; If it is, we can make it easier. I tend to think that this will be the best way. In the meantime, let him do as much as he can, and nothing more. I'm likely to stay with you a little longer, as my strength doesn't diminish much. Yesterday I traveled nearly eighty miles and preached at night without pain. The Lord does what He pleases. Peace be with all your spirits! -- I am, my dear sister,

With all the affection.

Note: Adam Clarke lived until 1832. ^{^[42]}

In the great London revival

In the great London revival, my first difficulty was to bring out the temper of those who opposed the work, and the next was to control and regulate the extravagances of those who promoted it. And this was by far the hardest part of the job, as many of them couldn't stand any controls. But I followed one rule, though calmly: 'You must bend or break.'

To Adam Clarke

BRISTOL, September 9, 1790.

DEAR ADAM, -- Was not the terrible time you had at sea to forget your weariness on land? Come, face each other, and you have no great reason to complain about the journey. You will need all the courage and prudence that God has given you. In fact, you'll want steady supplies of both. With great delicacy and firmness, you must advance between the stones in each hand. In the great London revival, my first difficulty was to bring out the temper of those who opposed the work, and the next was to control and regulate the extravagances of those who promoted it. And this was by far the hardest part of the job, as many of them couldn't stand any controls. But I followed one rule, though calmly: 'You must bend or break.' In the meantime, as long as you act exactly right, expect to be blamed by both sides. I will give you some guidelines: (1) Ensure that no prayer meeting continues beyond nine in the evening, especially on Sunday. Let the house be emptied before the clock strikes nine. (2) Let there be no exhortation in any prayer meeting. (3) Beware of jealousy or judging another. (4) Never think that a man is an enemy of the work because he rebukes wrongdoing. Peace be with you and yours! -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[43]}

Excellent method of regularly changing classes

I deeply love our precious Society in Dublin, and I cannot help being very sensitive to anything that bothers them. I'm glad that our leaders have adopted this excellent method of regularly changing classes. Wherever this was done, it was a means of speeding up both the leaders and the people

To Adam Clarke

BEDFORD, October 28, 1790.

DEAR ADAM, -- I'm glad my letter had such an effect. I deeply love our precious Society in Dublin, and I cannot help being very sensitive to anything that bothers them. I'm glad that our leaders have adopted this excellent method of regularly changing classes. Wherever this was done, it was a means of speeding up both the leaders and the people. I wish this custom could be introduced effectively. You have done well to avoid all irregular and turbulent prayer meetings, [See letter of September 9], and at all costs to keep the meetings of the Society private.

Poor Mr. Smyth is now used just as he used me. It must bend or break. While you can't invite any Bethesda members to join us, you also can't decline when they volunteer. Do well to show all possible courtesy to Mr. Wm. Smyth and his family [See letter of June 16, 1788.] as long as the Society in Dublin has more than a thousand persons, you will have no reason to complain.

Don't leave too much for free with opium. I believe that the remedy of Physick Primitivo (a sip of tartar salts and a sip of cochineal in a large quantity of toast and water) can warm your intestines. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[44]}

To Mr. Adam Clarke, in the new room,

In Dublin.

So let it die and be forgotten

I suppose the bill sent to Mr. Mather about you being so indebted was not out of love. I'm glad you clarified the matter. So let it die and be forgotten

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, January 3, 1791.

DEAR ADAM, -- I suppose the bill sent to Mr. Mather about you being so indebted was not out of love. I'm glad you clarified the matter. So let it die and be forgotten. But you scare me when you talk about suffering so much for the death of a baby. [His eldest daughter died on December 16, and he suffered from rheumatic affection in the head. See the January 18 letter to Mrs. Clarke.] This was certainly proof of excessive affection; and if you love them, all your children will die. How did Mr. De Renty behave when he assumed his wife was dying? That's a standard for a Christian.

Be firm and frequent to St. Patrick's once a month. But you forgot to send me your thoughts on Magnetism. [See letters of April 14, 1790, and February 9, 1791.]

John Bredin is a weak brother. That he does not complain. He behaved badly in both Jersey and Guernsey. Please, let him behave well now; The past will be forgotten. -- I am, dear Adam,

Your affectionate friend and brother. ^{^[45]}

I'll judge better when I see your performances

I wonder how foolish Mr. V. Surely he is a very weak man. But I'll judge better when I see their performances.

To Mr. Henry Anderson, in Kilham,

Near Malton, Yorkshire.

To Mrs. Adam Clarke

LONDON, January 18, 1791.

MY DEAR SISTER, -- Before that, I hope God has heard the prayers and given a little more relief to Brother Clarke. I suspect a hydrops in the brain, which, although previously considered incurable, has recently been cured.

Both Brother Clarke and you have great proof that whoever the Lord loves, He chastises. [See letters for January 3 and February 9.] He knows the way you are going; When they are tested, they will appear as gold.

I wonder how foolish Mr. V. Surely he is a very weak man. But I'll judge better when I see their performances. May peace multiply again! -- I am, my dear sister,

Always yours. ^{^[46]}

Do a little at a time, so you can get more done

I'm not afraid of you doing little, but too much. I am in constant danger of this. Do a little at a time, so you can get more done

To Adam Clarke

LONDON, February 9, 1791.

DEAR ADAM, --You have great reason to bless God for giving you strength according to your day. [See letter of January 18.] He really supported you wonderfully in these complicated afflictions. You may well say, 'I will put my trust in the Lord as long as I live.' I wish Dr. Whitehead to consider your case and give you his opinions on it. I'm not afraid of you doing little, but too much. I am in constant danger of this. Do a little at a time, so you can get more done. My love to Sister Cookman and Boyle [See letters of March 28, 1777, and May 2, 1787; and Crookshank's Methodism in Ireland, i. 428.]; but I have doubts if I will still cross the seas.

What preacher was this who first omitted to meet with the Select Society? I wonder that this did not destroy the work!

You did well to create the Society of Strangers (Friends). It is an excellent institution.

I am quite lost in relation to Mr. Madan. I don't know what to think of him. Send me your best thoughts on it. Let the excluded preachers not invade again in any way. Anyway, write and send me your opinions about Animal Magnetism. [See letter of January 3.] I leaned my face against that artifice of Satan. Two of our preachers here are in this satanic delusion; but if they persist in defending it, I must let them fall. I know his principles very well. With much love to your wife, I am, my dear Adam,

Your affectionate brother. ^{^[47]}

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