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SoutHeRn MAnuScRipt SeRMonS BefoRe 1800
Commentary: Notes on the sermon read “Scr[ipsit] Feb 7, 1786,” and “Preached at
Richmond, Aug. 19, 1787. In St Paul’s, B[altimore] A M. Octr. 5, 1794.” Although
some pages of the sermon are dog-eared and loose, the text of the sermon remains
intact. The chief aim of the sermon seems to be its condemnation of duelling (p. 18-28).
Keywords: dueling, condemnation of; revenge, folly of;
345. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“Natural religion not superseding revealed.” [1792] 1 + 1 blank + 29 + 1 blank pp.
[Acc. No. 1877]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Acts, Ch 10, V 34, 35. “Then Peter opened his mouth, & said, ‘Of a truth
I perceive, that God is no respecter of persons; but in every nation, he that feareth
him, & worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.’”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] Aug 29, [17]91,” and “Preached
in St Paul’s, Balto. P M, Jan. 15, 1792. [St Paul’s] & Xt Ch, [Baltimore] Feb. 1, 1801.
[St Paul’s, Baltimore] at night, Dec 2, [18]10. St Paul’s, [Baltimore] P M, Feb. 23,
[18]12.” Bend noted on the cover that this sermon was for “Epiphany-Season.”
Though the year of composition is clearly indicated on the cover, this sermon has
been filed in the MdDA with sermons composed in 1792.
Keywords: religion, natural; Jews, beliefs of; Cornelius; Epiphany;
346. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“The Nature & Advantages of dying in the Lord.” [1794] 1 + 1 blank + 28pp. [Acc. No. 1748]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Rev: Ch 14, Ver 13. And I heard a voice from heaven, saying unto me,
“Write, Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord from henceforth. Yea, saith the
Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, & their works do follow them.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] Feb’y 1786,” and “Preached at
the fun[eral] of Mrs Cromwell, SMW [St. Margaret’s Westminster Parish, Anne
Arundel County, Md.] July 7, [17]94. Mrs [Mary, wife of Thomas William] Stockett,
Sep. 23, 1796. Mrs. Harvey, July 25, [17]97. in Xt Ch & St Paul’s, [Baltimore]
[no date given]. James Curtain, Octr. 10, 1802.” The back cover of the sermon is
missing, and the front cover is detached. Pages 24, 25, the first 6 lines of 26, and 5
lines of 27 are crossed out. This section is on consolation of grief.
Keywords: Cromwell, Mrs., funeral of; Stockett, Mrs. Mary, funeral of; Harvey, Mrs.,
funeral of; Curtain, James, funeral of; funeral sermon; death, preparation for; death,
acceptance of; sermon, funeral;
347. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On the nature of the kingdom & righteousness of God.” [1788] 1 + 1 blank + 32 +
2 blank pp. [Acc. No. 1772]
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