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Bib. Ref.: St John, Ch 16, V 33. “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] May 3d, 1793,” and “Preached in
St Paul’s, Balt, P M, May 5, 1793. at Fell’s-Point, B[altimore], June 5, [1793]. at Mr J
Ridgly’s, [funeral of John, son of John Ridgly] Feb. 4, 17]95. [At] S Norwood’s, for
Mr. Conway’s child, [funeral of Maria Cecilia, daughter of William Conway] Mar
1, [17]98. [At] Jos[eph] Stansbury’s, for Mr Gumby’s child, [in register as funeral
of Jane, daughter of Stephen Gunby (sic)] May 22, [17]98. [At] Jno. [John] D
Stansbury’s child’s funeral, [in register as Hannah, daughter of J. Dixon Stansbury]
Decr. 22, [17]98. in St Paul’s & Xt Church, [Baltimore], July 20, [18]00. for D Jacob’s
daur [daughter]. St M Wr. [St. Margaret’s Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel
County] Oct. 30, [18]00. [For] C Merriken’s do. [daughter, in register as “a daughter
of Charles Merriken”] (Towson’s) [meaning of “Towson’s” doubtful, probably at a
house belonging to a Towson, or else at Towsontown, Baltimore County], [Oct.] 31,
[1800].” The last page of the sermon contains a list of baptisms to be recorded in the
parish register.
Keywords: crucifixion; world, troubles of; funeral sermon; sermon, funeral; last
judgment;
484. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On true faith in Christ.” [1788] 1 + 1 blank + 29 + 1 pp. [Acc. No. 1787]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Acts. Ch 16, Ver 33. “And they said, ‘Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, &
thou shalt be saved, & thy house.’”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] Aug 28th, [17]88,” and “Preached
in Xt Church & St Peter’s, [Philadelphia] Aug 31st, [17]88. at Fell’s-Point, Balto.
June 27, [17]92. in St Paul’s, B[altimore] A M, May 4, [17]94. Xt Ch & St Paul’s,
[Baltimore] April 19, 1801. St Paul’s & Xt Ch [Baltimore] [April] 24, [180]8.” The
last page of the sermon contains a list of baptisms to be recorded in the parish register.
Keywords: faith; revelation of Christ; Christ, revelation of; Messiah, prophecies of;
Christians, persecution of; eternal life; life, eternal; Christ, miracles of;
485. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“On our Trust in God.” [1787] 1 + 32 + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1765]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Prov. Ch 3, Ver 5th. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, & lean not unto
thine own understanding.
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] Novr. 9th, 1786,” and “Preached at
Amboy, Octr. 12, 1787. in Xt Ch & St Pet, Phila, Decr. 30th, 1787. in the Bettering
house [poor house, Philadelphia], June 13th, 1790. St Paul’s [Philadelphia?], June
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