Known but yet unknown. Preacher. Teacher. Missionary. Church Planter. Hymnist. Spurgeon called him "the saintliest man I ever knew." 1803-1902 Admin @DrawNear_
Robert Cleaver Chapman, aka "the apostle of love" began his profesional life as a lawyer. Upon learning that two of his clients were professing Christians and we suing each other, he turned them both to 1 Cor 6. He convinced them both to withdraw their suits.
May you carry all your burdens to Him and commune with Him of all that is in your heart... and may you abound yet more and more in this holy freedom with your Lord. He is a near Kinsman and loves to be dealt with in all simplicity of confidence.
Robert Cleaver Chapman (1803–1903) tried his best not to be remembered, but God intervened on our behalf. Learn to love more like this almost-forgotten leader. https://t.co/QnfcRZPvxl
“What is most precious in
the sight of God is often
least noticed by men.”
- R.C. Chapman
@RCChapmanQuotes
“As for God, His way is perfect.” Psalm 18:30
“Let love be without
hypocrisy … contributing
to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.”
-Romans 12:9a,13
Children can well understand God by observing the holy or unholy walk of father or mother. They keenly observe, and in the very order of God so it is, they must be affected by the walk and spirit of their parents.
[Letter of recommendation written in April 1901]
"Christ the Lord my Righteousness --
_______ commend to the fellowship of the children of God our brother K_____, his wife H_____ L____ -- Now leaving England for Canada -(for Toronto).
Robert C. Chapman
Edward S. Pearce