SERMONS - University of Tennessee, Knoxville

SoutHeRn MAnuScRipt SeRMonS BefoRe 1800
Bib. Ref.: Col: Ch 1, V 10, 11. “That ye might walk worthy of ye Lord unto all
pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, & increasing in the knowledge of God;
strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience &
long-suffering with joyfulness.”
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Fin[ished] Nov. 17, 1792,” and “Preached
in St Paul’s, Balt A M, Nov 18, 1792. at Fell’s-point, [Baltimore] Jany. 18, [17]95. in
St Paul’s, B[altimore] P M, May 8, [17]96. Xt Ch & St Paul’s, [Baltimore] Nov. 20,
[18]03. St Paul’s [Baltimore] P M, Mar 31, [18]11.” Bend misnumbered the pages of
this sermon, labelling pages 28 and 29 as “27” and “28.” The last page of the sermon
contains a list of baptisms to be recorded in the parish register. This is one of the
sermons in which Bend made extensive use of underlining for emphasis in delivery.
The sermon ends with an exhortation to partake of communion.
Keywords: sin, abhorrence of; works, good; Holy Communion; good works;
religion, neglect of; last judgment;
505. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“[On Wealth.]” [1789?] 28pp. [Acc. No. 2207]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Psalm 37, V 16. “A little, that a righteous man hath, is better yn. [than] ye
riches of many wicked.”
Commentary: The cover of the sermon is missing, so the title and the usual notes
regarding date of composition and places and dates preached are also missing,
but the text is complete. This sermon was found with the sermons of 1789. The
handwriting, paper size, color of paper, sententious style, and style of setting the
text as a heading are all similar to the other sermons of 1789, but the use of many
abbreviations and symbols such as a small circle for “world” and a drawing of a
heart for “heart” are more typical of Bend’s sermons from 1795 onward.
Keywords: contentment, a sign of virtue; moderation; conscience, good; providence,
resignation to; wealth, shortcomings of;
506. BEND, JOSEPH GROVE JOHN. (MD; Epis.; 1762-1812; ord. 1787)
“For Whitsunday.” [1788] 1 + 1 + 29 + 1pp. [Acc. No. 1758]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Acts, Ch 2, 2, 3, 4. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of
a rushing mighty wind, & it filled all the house, where they were sitting. And there
appeared unto them cloven tongues, like as fire, & it sat upon each of them. And
they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, & began to speak with other tongues, as
the Spirit gave them utterance.
Commentary: Notes on the cover read “Scr[ipsit] June 1786,” and “Preached in
St Pet[er’s] & Xt Ch, Phila May 11, 1788. St Paul’s, Baltimore, June 12th,/91. [The
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