Arthur Middleton quotes

Arthur Middleton was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known for his role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born in South Carolina in 1742, Middleton was a wealthy planter who played a key role in the fight for independence. He served in the Continental Congress and was a strong advocate for colonial rights. Middleton's legacy is celebrated for his contributions to American history. Learn more about this influential founding father and his impact on the nation's history.

The Incarnation is the medicine of the soul, undoing the Fall and bringing man to the Tree of Life, and the office of a priest is to administer this medicine in the sacraments.

- Arthur Middleton

There is a kind of thinking in the Church that wants to reduce the priest to a mere functionary, a managing director, where administration rather than doctrine and worship are to determine the form of the Church.

- Arthur Middleton

Priesthood is not a convenient, historically conditioned form of Church organisation, but is rooted in the Incarnation, in the priesthood and mission of Christ himself.

- Arthur Middleton

As priests uphold their people in prayer, so their people are to uphold them with prayer and love, for he cannot work without his people.

- Arthur Middleton

Times have changed since George Herbert... but the principle and spirit in which he ministered as a priest remains an inspiration and model for all priests.

- Arthur Middleton

The task of a priest, in some respects, may be different today, but the principles upon which Herbert built his life as a priest are of universal application.

- Arthur Middleton