“Let us not make the poor our friends by our alms, not our enemies by our scorns. We had better have the ears of God full of their prayers, than heaps of money in our own coffers with their curses.”
Quote by Thomas Adams
Work
An Exposition Upon the Second Epistle General of St. Peter
This book is a comprehensive examination of the second epistle attributed to St. Peter, offering a detailed interpretation and discussion of its contents and theological significance. more
Author
Thomas Adams
Thomas Adams (1818-1905) was an outstanding scientist known for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the development of the rubber industry. His breakthrough in rubber vulcanization technology greatly advanced the progress of the rubber industry. more
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