Charles Rolfe
Charles Rolfe (1802-1877) was an Anglican High-Calvinist preacher. He served for thirty-nine years as Rector of Shadoxhurst and Orlestone, Kent. It is believed he was a direct descendant of John Rolfe, who on April 5, 1614, married Pocahontas in Jamestown, Virginia.
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Can You Give Me The Gospel You Offer?
The late Charles Rolfe (1802-1877), Rector of Shadoxhurst and Orlestone, Kent, a good scholar in the school of Christ, a consistent follower of the Lamb, and a faithful champion for the truth, frequently told an anecdote of a person who went to a minister who had been offering salvation to all who chose to accept it, and said to him, "Sir, last night you offered me salvation; can you give it to me?" "No!" "Then why did you offer it? Preach the Gospel of the grace of God boldly, as you ought, without seeking to please men, and then the Holy Ghost will apply the truth to the hearts of those whom the Lord shall call." Our omnipotent Saviour is not a suitor at the…
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The Life And Ministry Of Charles Rolfe
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The Life And Ministry Of Charles Rolfe
What a beautiful thing is real friendship! and especially when it is backed up with such manifestations, and practical proofs, as demonstrate its sincerity. Jonathan showed the sincerity of his love to David by interceding with his father Saul in David's behalf; and Boaz gave the most practical proof of his friendship to Ruth by letting her glean in his harvest field, and by telling his reapers to show her favour by letting her glean among the sheaves. But O how little of such sincere genuine friendship is there among poor mortals now! What a deal of hollow false friendship there is among them! The mere professions of friendship, the vain talk about it, friendly words, and friendly looks, and friendly good wishes expressed, are…
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Can You Give Me The Gospel You Offer?
