
Bliss." (For this article we are mainly indebted to Professor F. On his own authority, however, we are enabled to say that his name originally stood thus: “Philipp Bliss.” Early in life he separated the final p from his Christian name, constituted it a capital P, and thus produced "P. Bliss." This is found on the title-pages of his collections. Jesus loves me He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide He will. Jesus loves me still today, Walking with me on my way, Wanting as a friend to give Light and love to all who live. Jesus loves me This I know, As He loved so long ago, Taking children on His knee, Saying, Let them come to Me. Elias Nason, Boston, U.S., Lathrop & Co., 1877. Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so. Many anecdotes concerning hymns of this class are given in American Evangelists an Account of their work in England and America, by the Rev. Their popularity is far beyond their literary merits, and is mainly due to the simple melodies to which they are wedded.

In his Gospel Songs, Cincinnati, 1874, however, he lays claim to the music only. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Two hymns," I am so glad that our Father in heaven," and "Sowing the seed by the daylight fair," (sometimes given as "Sowing our seed in the morning fair") are usually attributed to Mr. Jesus answered him, If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.
