Philip Bliss

19th century christian hymnodist (1838–1876).

Born July 9th, 1838 in Clearfield County. [ref]

Died December 29th, 1876 at 38 years old in Ashtabula (railway accident).

Occupations
composer, hymnwriter, singer, singer-songwriter
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