Bliss’s Tragic Death
On 29 December 1876, the Pacific Express train on which Bliss and his wife were traveling in approached Ashtabula, Ohio. While the train was in the process of crossing a trestle bridge it collapsed, and the carriages fell into the ravine below. Bliss escaped from the wreck, but the carriages caught fire and Bliss returned to try to extricate his wife. No trace of either body was discovered. Ninety-two of the 159 passengers are believed to have died in what became known as the Ashtabula River Railroad Disaster.
The Blisses were survived by their two sons, George and Philip Paul, then aged four and one, respectively.
A monument to Bliss was erected in Rome, Pennsylvania.
Found in his trunk, which somehow survived the crash and fire, was a manuscript bearing the lyrics of the only well-known Bliss Gospel song for which he did not write a tune: “I Will Sing of My Redeemer.” Soon thereafter, set to a tune specially written for it by James McGranahan, it became one of the first songs recorded by Thomas Alva Edison.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Bliss
His Poetry
At the feet of Jesus, Listening to His word; Learning wisdom’s lesson From her loving Lord; Mary, led by heav’nly grace, Chose the meek disciple’s place.At the feet of Jesus Is the place for me, There a humble learner Would I choose to be.At the feet of Jesus, Pouring perfume rare, Mary did her Savior For the grave prepare; And, from love the good work done, She her Lord’s approval won.At the feet of Jesus Is the place for me, There, in sweetest service Would I ever be.At the feet of Jesus, In that morning hour, Loving hearts, receiving Resurrection power, Haste with joy to preach the word; Christ is risen, praise the Lord!At the feet of Jesus, Risen now for me, I shall sing His praises Through eternity.
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