SERMONS - University of Tennessee, Knoxville

SoutHeRn MAnuScRipt SeRMonS BefoRe 1800
Bib. Ref.: Jerem: 13 Ch, 23. “Can the Othipian [Ethiopian] change his skin, or the
leopard his spots? Then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] Feb 18, 1792,” and “Preached
in St. Paul’s, Balt, Feb. 19, 1792. [The same] June 14, 1795. Xt Ch & St Paul’s,
[Baltimore] Jan. 30, 1803. [Christ Church, Baltimore] night, Je [June 30], [18]11.”
Some passages of the sermon are marked off by brackets by Bend, apparently to
shorten the sermon when repeated.
Keywords: bad habits, power of; repentance; righteousness, perseverance in;
390. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On Praise.” [1793] 1 + 26 + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1745]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Psalm 95. V 2. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, & make
a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] 1786,” and “Preached at Fell’s
Point [Baltimore] Mar 27. [17]93. In St Paul’s, B[altimore] A M Sep. 15, [17]93. Xt
Ch [Baltimore] P M Nov. 6. [18]08.” The bottom right corner of the first page is
missing, but the meaning of the text is not impaired. Parts of pages 9 and 10 on the
psalms and the liturgy and their application to Christians are crossed out.
Keywords: David; God, gratitude due to;
391. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On Prayer. No. 2.” [1790] 1 + 30 + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1824]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Rom XII. 12. “Continuing instant in prayer.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] Jul 28th, 1790,” and “Preached in
St Pet[er’s] & Xt Ch, [Philadelphia] Aug. 1, [17]90. at Fell’s-Point, [Baltimore], Aug
31, [17]91. T C [The Communion?] in St Paul’s, B[altimore] A M, Sep. 8, [17]93. Xt
Church & St Paul’s, [Baltimore] July 23, [17]97. St Paul’s, [Baltimore] A M, Nov. 6,
[18]08.” The last page of the sermon contains a list of baptisms to be recorded in the
parish register. Page 30 is written inside the front cover of the sermon.
Keywords: intemperance in prayer; enthusiasm, condemnation of;
392. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“The promise of a prophet like unto Moses.” [1794] 1 + 1 blank + 29 + 1 blank pp.
[Acc. No. 1974]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Deut: Ch 18, V 15. “The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a prophet
from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken.”
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