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Keywords: wicked, definition of; reformation, benefits of; religion, indifference to;
wickedness, punishment of;
413. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“Repentance.” [1796] 1 + 1 blank + 29 + 1 blank pp. [Acc. No. 2068]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Acts, 26 Ch, V 19, 20. “Whereupon, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient
unto the heavenly vision, but showed first unto them of Damascus, & at Jerusalem,
& throughout all ye coasts of Judea, & then to the Gentiles, that they should repent
& turn to God, & do works meet for repentance.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] Mar. 10, 1796,” and “Preached in
St Paul’s, B[altimore], P M, Mar 13, 1796. Xt Ch & St Paul’s, [Baltimore, March] 11,
1804. St Paul’s, [Baltimore] P M, Feb 9, [18]12.” The author also noted on the front
cover that the sermon was for “Lent, or Quinga. [Quinquagesima].” In the sermon,
Bend made extensive use of underlining for emphasis. The hinge is worn, but the
text is complete.
Keywords: salvation, repentance necessary for; heaven, preparation for; atonement;
reformation; wicked, God’s punishment of; sinners, Christ’s pardon of; Christ,
pardon of sinners; grace, the operation of; worship, public; works, good; Holy
Spirit;
414. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“Resignation.” [1794] 1 + 1 blank + 29 + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1951]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: St Matt: Ch 26, V. 39. “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from
me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] July 13, 1793,” and “Preached
in St Paul’s, B[altimore] P M, May 4, [17]94. Xt Chh, Novr. 22, [18]01. St Paul’s,
[Baltimore] June 19, [18]03. Xt chh, [Baltimore] A M, Ap. 19, [18]12. St Paul’s,
[Baltimore, April] 26, [18]12.” Bend also noted on the front cover that the sermon
was to be preached “After Easter.” The outer edges of pages 1, 2, and 29 are slightly
worn and frayed, but the text of the sermon is complete. The last page of the
sermon contains a list of baptisms to be recorded in the parish register.
Keywords: faith; Christ, passion of; God, resignation to;
415. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On the resignation of the heart to God.” [1788] 1 + 32 + 1 blank + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1770]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
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