Songs Written by Philip P. BlissTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Philip Paul Bliss (9 July 1838 – 29 December 1876) was an American composer, conductor, writer of hymns and a bass-baritone Gospel singer. He wrote many well-known hymns, including "Hold the Fort" (1870), "Almost Persuaded" (1871); "Hallelujah, What a Saviour!" (1875); "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning"; "Wonderful Words of Life" (1875); and the tune for Horatio Spafford's "It Is Well with My Soul" (1876). Bliss was a recognized friend of D. L. Moody, the famous Chicago preacher. Bliss died... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Philip P. Bliss first charted in 1906 with Let the Lower Lights be Burning.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.