P. P. Bliss, American hymn writer, Gospel singer - Christian Biography Resources

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Philip Paul Bliss

P. P. Bliss (1838-1876) was an American hymn writer and Gospel singer who wrote the words and music for such hymns as "Almost Persuaded," "Hallelujah, What a Saviour!," and "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning."

Life and Ministry of Philip Bliss. by Ed Reese.
P. P. Bliss. Biographical sketch.
Philip P. Bliss. Biographical sketch.
Philip Paul Bliss. Biographical sketch.
P. P. Bliss. Short biography.
Philip P. Bliss. Short biography.
Life of P. P. Bliss. Short biography.
Philip P. Bliss. Short biography.
Philip Paul Bliss. Short biography.
P. P. Bliss. Biographical sketch.
"I Am So Glad That Our Father in Heaven" - P. P. Bliss.
How Should Children Sing? by P. P. Bliss.
Ashtabula Bridge Disaster. Newspaper/eye-witness accounts.
Birthplace of Philip P. Bliss.
Portrait of P. P. Bliss. .PDF

Lucy Young Bliss (1841-1876): Born March 14, 1841 in Rome, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Married Philip Bliss June 1, 1859. They had two children. She and her husband died in a train disaster in Ashtabula, Ohio, Friday evening, December 29, 1876, when a bridge gave way and the passenger cars plunged to the ravine below.

More Sources of Information:
Philip Paul Bliss. MIDI music and words for hymns.
Memoirs of Philip P. Bliss. edited by D.W. Whittle. Online book

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