Chapter XXIII

Mr. Bliss’ Last Hymns

A FITTING close to these memoirs is the contribution here made to the memory of Mr. Bliss, by friends who were rery dear to him, and to whom he was very dear, and with whom he was in peculiarly pleasant relations, writing songs of praise to the same blessed Redeemer and Lord, sending out the messages of the Gospel on wings of music to the ends oi the earth, These friends have kindly taken the hymns that were written by Mr. Bliss during his last days, and for which he had not prepared music, and their compositions, with his words, are here for the first time published, by consent of John Church & Co., by whom words and music are copyrighted.

Very kind and loving have been the messages that these brethren have sent with their music. “I thank you for the privilege,” writes dear Mr. Lowry. “Dear Bliss — very gladly, very cheerfully, anything you want,” was the tender reply of Root, Palmer, and all who were asked to make this contribution to the memory of their loved friend and brother. “Anything I can do for dear Bliss’ orphan boys or for his family, count on me to do it,” was the immediate reply of Doane; and so this tribute comes from full, loving hearts. No thanks are expected by any, but to all this acknowledgment of their kindness is due and is gratefully rendered. Surely, thocie called of God, and honored with such a glorious mission, are yoked together in much to call forth mutual praise and prayer.

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In Memory of P. P. BliH».

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2. Oh, faithful armor-bearer, How ma-nyeyes are dim, Because you join no

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4. I will sing of my Re-deem-er And His heav n - ly Jove to mc;

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In His boundlesa love and mercy. He the ran - somfree-ly gave. How the VIC -to - ry He giv-eth ‘”,, ... ..

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Tell Me more about Jesas.

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JAMES MoOBANAHAN.

1. ‘Tis known on earth and heav-en too, ‘Tis sweet to me be-

2. Earths fairest flowr’s will droop und die, Dark clouds overspread yon

3. When overwhelmed with un - be - lief, When burdened with a

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cause ’tis true; The old, old story is eer new, Tell me more about Jesus.

azure sky; Life’s dearest joys flit fleetest by. Tell me more about Jesus.

blinding grief;Come kindly then to my relief. Tell me more about Jesus.

par’d for me,Thro’ endless years my song shall De,Tell me more about Jesus.

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What wilt Thou have Me to Do?

“Lord, what wilt Thou haye me to do?” Acts 9, — a.

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2. What wilt Thou have me to do, O Lord, What wilt Thou have me to do?

3. What wilt Thou have me to do, O Lord, What wilt Thou Lave me to do?

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Is it to la-bor? I’ll glad-ly go Is it to wait? then let it be bo. Sing of Thy mercy who died for me? Tell the good news, salvation is free?

ll^a^^^^^ Thou hast for me such great things done. What wilt Thou have me to do? On - ly Thy will I ask to know, What wilt Thou have me to do? Say, shall I work or sing for Thee, What wilt Thou have me to do?

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Georgie s Welcome.

Words by P. P. Bliss, upon the birth of his little boy, George Goodwin Bliss.

“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth Me.” Matt. 18,-5.

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Ma-ny a happy year; But if not we glad- ly still Bid thee wel-come Who our life didst give. Humbly at Thy feet we bow, And Thy-self rerrr — t:

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Wise to Win.

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1. God of wis-dom hear my cry, Heal this br-ken heSit’;

2. To Thy work I glad - ly go, Mas - ter, lead me on;

3. Winning wisdom have I none, All must come from Thee;

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WILBUR A. CHRISTT.

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Only a little, yes, only a little, Only a little, yes, only a little. But ia

faith and in love it was giv’n. Though on - ly a lit - tie,

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Constrained by Love.

GEO. F. ROOT.

1. Con-strained by love of Christ, I sing, Oh, love unbounded, free!

2. My Sav - ior from eter-nal woe, He gave Himself to be;

3. My ris - en Lord, a precious name, 1 long have loved it well;

4. My heav’nly King, before the throne, I in His name ap-pear;

His name, my Savior,Lord and King, My song of songs shall be. E- ter - ni-ty alone can show The price He paid for me.

But His e-ter-nal love for me Is more than tongue can tell.

My pray*rs He hears, my nam e will o wn. My song He loves to hear.

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Dear aged pilgrim, drawing near
To death^M dark, shadowy vale.

How dost thou “read thy title clear?”
Does saving faith avail?

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And earth’s lights grew more dim;

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Jesus, Thou Son of God, to Thee
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Thine, Thine forever would I be,
O save me now and here.

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That Thou shouldst die for me;

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1. Stand still and trust His might, Who bids your trembling cease;

2. Stand still, tho’ Jordan’s wave In gatn’ring billows roar;

3. Stand still, and sing, and praise, The bat - tie is not thine;

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Arise, Work and Pray.

“The eflfectnal, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” jAg. 5, — 1& ••And I will show Thee my faith by my works.” J as. 2,-16.

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The Good News.

H. E. PALMER.

1. I’ve heard the good news in the Go8 - pel, It makes me so hap-py and free,

2. Some-times when I walk in the dark-ness, My path-way I hard-ly can see,

3. He tells me that soon I shall see Him, I won-der how long it will be;

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I know He will care for me, for me, I know He will care for me, I know He will choose for me, for me, I know He will choose for me, I know He will come for me, for me, I know He will come for me.

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I know He will care for me, for me, I know He will care for me,

I know He will choose for me, for me, I know He will choose for me,

I know He will come for me, for me, I know He will come for me,

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When My Weary Hands are Foidei

“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the riyers, they shaJl not oveiow thee.” Isa. 43,-2.

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5. When among the ransomed millions, by His grace redeemed I stand, Then my song shall swell the chorus of the glad triumphant band; Oh, how. sweet will be the resting, when my conflicts all are past,. Oh, the mighty “Alleluia” of our victory at last I

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