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Who is PP Bliss?

Who is PP Bliss?

Philip Paul Bliss (9 July 1838 – 29 December 1876) was an American composer, conductor, writer of hymns and a bass-baritone Gospel singer.

When did Philip Bliss die?

December 29, 1876
Philip Paul Bliss/Date of death

Where is Philip Bliss buried?

Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Ohio, United States
Philip Paul Bliss/Place of burial

What songs did Philip Bliss write?

Original songs

Title Written by Original date
It Is Well with My Soul Philip Bliss, Horatio Spafford
Let the Lower Lights Be Burning Philip Bliss August 7, 1905
My Redeemer Philip Bliss, James McGranahan 1877
Wonderful Words of Life Philip Bliss

How Was It Is Well With My Soul written?

This hymn was written after traumatic events in Spafford’s life. Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died. Bliss called his tune Ville du Havre, from the name of the stricken vessel.

Why was on a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss written?

Written to honor the retiring principal of Shady Grove Christian Academy, On A Hymnsong Of Philip Blis’ was presented as a gift from the SGCA Concert Band to Rev. Steve Edel in May of 1989. Horatio G. Spafford, a Chicago Presbyterian layman and successful businessman, planned a European trip for his family in 1873.

Who Wrote It Is Well With My Soul?

Horatio Spafford
Philip Paul Bliss
It Is Well With My Soul/Composers

Is It Is Well With My Soul public domain?

Setting: ‘It Is Well’ or ‘Ville Du Havre’ Philip P. Bliss, 1876. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2010 Revision.

Where does it is well with my soul come from?

The music for “It is Well with My Soul” was composed by Philip Bliss, a songwriter and gospel singer, and the hymn was first published in 1876 in a songbook produced by Ira Sankey, the song leader for renowned evangelist Dwight Moody.

What key is on a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss?

The key of On A Hymnsong of Philip Bliss is D♭ Major.

What is on a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss based on?

hymn It Is Well With My Soul
Holsinger – TRN Music Pub. Co. This piece is based on the hymn It Is Well With My Soul. This is a work that has gained acceptance as a contest and festival choice with its appearance on an increasing number of state contest lists.

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