Tag: Philip P. .Bliss 1838-1876

  • HALLELUJAH, WHAT A SAVIOR!

    Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering … He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. (Isaiah 53:3) A life of praise is not something that can be worked up. Rather, it is a remembrance and a response to…

  • LET THE LOWER LIGHTS BE BURNING

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) I do not ask for mighty words to leave the crowd impressed,But grant my life may ring so true my neighbors shall be blessed.I…

  • DARE TO BE A DANIEL

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself … (Daniel 1:8) Doubt sees the obstacles—Faith sees the way.Doubt sees the darkest night—Faith sees the day.Doubt dreads to take a step—Faith soars on high.Doubt questions, “Who believes?”—Faith answers, “I.”— Unknown The book of Daniel is really a…

  • WONDERFUL WORDS OF LIFE

    Amazing Grace Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (John 6:63) One of the basic precepts of the Sunday school movement has always been that God’s Word must be carefully and systematically studied by believers of all ages.Study it carefully, think…

  • JESUS LOVES EVEN ME

    Amazing Grace JESUS LOVES EVEN ME Words and Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. (John 15:9) The wonder of Jesus’ deep love for each of us has been expressed in this text in beautiful but childlike language by the…

  • MY REDEEMER

    Amazing Grace Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. (Ephesians 1:7, 8) The text for “My Redeemer,” though a joyful note of praise, was found in the wreckage…