The Lives of the Eminent American Evangelists Dwight Lyman Moody and IRA David Sankey; Together with an Account of Their Labors in Great Britain and America, and Also a Sketch of the Lives of Philip P. Bliss and Eben Tourjee (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... LIFE OF P. P. BLISS. THE BIRTH AND EDUCATION OF MB. BLISS. -- HIS MUSIC, WORK, AND DEATH. --DR. EBEN TOURJEE. Birth of Mr. Bliss. -- Early Taste for Music. -- His Disposition. --Comes to Chicago. -- His Wife's Influence over him. -- He conducts Musical Institutes.--Effect of his Singing on Mr. Moody. -- At a SundaySchool Convention. -- His Publications. -- His Connection with Major Whittle. --A Notice of one of their Meetings. -- A Letter. -- "The Gospel Songs."--Style of the Music. -- Sources of his Hymns.-- "Lower Lights." -- "I am so glad." -- " Life-Boat." -- " More to follew."-- "Meet me at the Fountain." -- Effects of his Music. -- An Incident. -- His Mission. -- Mrs. Bliss. -- The Royalty on "The Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs." -- "Gospel Hymns No. 2." -- " Waiting and Watching." -- Singing at Chautauqua. -- Remarks on Church Music. -- A Letter. -- A Prophecy. -- Disaster at Ashtabula Bridge. -- Death of Mr. and Mrs. Bliss. --Telegrams. -- Letter of Condolence. -- Memorial Services at Chicago. -- Boston. -- Notice from " The Tribune."-- Mrs. Bliss. -- Personal Traits of Mr. Bliss. -- His Monument. -- Birth of Dr. Tourjee. -- Education. -- His Praise-Meetings. -- Conservatory. -- Character. "Sing unto the Lord a now song." -- DAVID. "Sing on your heavenly way, Ye ransomed sinners, sing; Sing on, rejoicing every day In Christ, the heavenly King." -- William Hammond. "Sing of Jesus, sing forever, Of the love that changes never: Who or what from him can sever Those he makes his own ?" -- Thomas Kelly. The songs of Mr. P. P. Bliss are sung by millions. They are joyous, bright, and hopeful, indicating thus the spirit of the man. Like his name, his life was brief and beautiful. His record is romantic, yet from it many salutary lessons may be drawn. He was born i...