When Newton died in 1727, Clarke was offered the position as master of the Royal Mint but he turned it down, stating that it was not consistent with his role as a clergyman.
Kapag Newton namatay sa 1727, Clarke ay inialok ang posisyon bilang master ng Royal Mint ngunit siya nabuksan ito, na nagpapahiwatig na ito ay hindi kasang-ayon sa kanyang papel bilang isang pari.