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902. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[On God’s Power over Human Life.]” [1743-1770] 14 + 2 blank pp. [Acc. No.
3001]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Psalm 103.13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them
that fear him.
Commentary: The sermon was preached at the funeral of two children and a
woman. The emphasis is on acceptance of God’s will at all times, especially times
of affliction. For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see accession number
2999. See also accession number 3129 for related information regarding John
Wilkinson.
Keywords: power of God; God, power of; wisdom of God; God, wisdom of;
preparation for death; death, preparation for; funeral sermon; sermon, funeral;
903. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[On God’s Revelation of Himself.]” [1768] 18 + 1 blank + 1 pp. [Acc. No. 3019]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Hebrews Ch: 1. V: 1-2 God, who at sundry Times & in divers manners
spake in times past unto the Fathers by the Prophets has in these last Days spoken
unto us by his Son.
Commentary: A note at the top of the last page of the booklet reads “Preach.d. Febr.
[y is spr] 22 1768.” For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see accession
number 2999. See also accession number 3129 for related information regarding
John Wilkinson.
Keywords: Jews; Gospel, divinity of; St. Paul;
904. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[Sermon on God’s revelation through miracles, prophecy, and doctrine of Christ.]”
[1743-1770] 8pp. [Acc. No. 3130]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: “Acts; 10; 38. How God anointed jes: of Nas: w[th is spr] y[e is spr] h:
Ghost & w[th is spr] Pow’r; [five following words are scratched through].”
Commentary: Sermon is compilation of fragments, which have been pieced
together by Garner Ranney. The sermon pages are torn in half, so mid-page
sentences are unreadable. For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see
accession number 2999. See also accession number 3129 for related information
regarding John Wilkinson.
Keywords: New Testament, divine origin of; New Testament; miracles; prophecies;
doctrine; New Testament, distinguishing characterisitics of;
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