Gospel Hymns No. 2
Gospel Hymns No. 2
- Collection ID
- PBK.004094
- Type
- Printed Book
- Date
- 1876
- Geography
- United States
- Language
- English
- Medium
- Printed on Paper
- Dimensions
- 8.18 × 5.25 × .56 in. (20.8 × 13.4 × 1.5 cm)
- Exhibit Location
- Not on View
This popular songbook was compiled by composers Phillip Paul Bliss (1838–1876) and Ira David Sankey (1840–1908). Both Bliss and Sankey were traveling, singing evangelists, Sankey being best known for his collaborations with the itinerate preacher Dwight L. Moody. Bliss and Sankey published their first volume of Gospel Hymns in 1874, to much acclaim. In 1876, they released this second volume, which includes the first printing of “It Is Well with My Soul” written by Horatio Spafford (1828–1888) and composed by Bliss. Sadly, Bliss died this same year at the age of 38.
This popular songbook was compiled by composers Phillip Paul Bliss (1838–1876) and Ira David Sankey (1840–1908). Both Bliss and Sankey were traveling, singing evangelists, Sankey being best known for his collaborations with the itinerate preacher Dwight L. Moody. Bliss and Sankey published their first volume of Gospel Hymns in 1874, to much acclaim. In 1876, they released this second volume, which includes the first printing of “It Is Well with My Soul” written by Horatio Spafford (1828–1888) and composed by Bliss. Sadly, Bliss died this same year at the age of 38.
Published in 1876 by John Church & Co., Cincinnati and Chicago, and Biglow & Main, New York and Chicago. Acquired by W. B. Wyatt.[1] Privately purchased before 2020 by Ted Steinbock, private collector, Louisville, Kentucky; Privately purchased in 2020 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Note: [1] The name W. B. Wyatt is written in pencil on the front flyleaf, opposite the title page. Another name (possibly Whitenburg, John) is written at the top right of the title page but is difficult to read.
Published in 1876 by John Church & Co., Cincinnati and Chicago, and Biglow & Main, New York and Chicago. Acquired by W. B. Wyatt.[1] Privately purchased before 2020 by Ted Steinbock, private collector, Louisville, Kentucky; Privately purchased in 2020 by Museum of the Bible, Washington, DC.
Note: [1] The name W. B. Wyatt is written in pencil on the front flyleaf, opposite the title page. Another name (possibly Whitenburg, John) is written at the top right of the title page but is difficult to read.
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