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cataloged. Approximately 62 pages comprise these fragments and include partial
sermons, torn pages or separate leaves. See also accession number 3129 for related
information on John Wilkinson.
976. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[On Serving Two Masters.]” [1743-1770] 6pp. [Acc. No. 3117]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: “Matt: 6; 24. No Man can serve two Masters for either he will hate ’e one &
love ’e other or else he wi [page worn away here] hold to ’e one, & despise ’e other;
ye cannot serve God & mamon.”
Commentary: For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see accession number
2999. See also accession number 3129 for related information regarding John
Wilkinson.
Keywords: obedience to God; duty to God;
977. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[On Sin’s Burdens and Christ’s Yoke.]” [1743-1770] 16pp. [Acc. No. 3048]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: St. Mat 11. 28,29,30 Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek
and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and
my burthen is light.
Commentary: David Curtis Skaggs notes that the sermon is “probably by Cradock.”
For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see accession number 2999. See also
accession number 3129 for related information regarding John Wilkinson.
Keywords: sin; man, burden of; Christian comfort; comfort, Christian; Skaggs,
David Curtis;
978. CRADOCK, THOMAS. (MD; Epis.; 1718-1770, lic.1743;)
“[On Spiritual Warfare.]” [1743-1770] 5pp. [Acc. No. 3014]
Repository: F. Garner Ranney Archives of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland,
Baltimore, MD
Bib. Ref.: Ecc: 8th; 8. There is no discharge in ’at war.
Commentary: This sermon is the first of two in a twelve page manuscript (see
accession number 3015). Although no dating is given on these five pages, an
inscription on the last page of the manuscript says “Preached St. Thomas’s Novr.
1768.” For information on the Cradock manuscripts, see accession number 2999.
See also accession number 3129 for related information regarding John Wilkinson.
Keywords: soul; angels; Devil; warfare, spiritual;
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