I WILL SING OF MY REDEEMER - Aaron & Esther - Hymn Session 003

I Will Sing of My Redeemer is likely the last hymn Philip Bliss penned. He and his wife were traveling home by train in December 1876 from a revival in Chicago. The winter snow and ice made for dangerous travel. As their train was crossing over a river in Ashtabula, Ohio, the bridge gave way, the cars fell into the freezing waters below. Bliss escaped through a window, only to find that his wife had somehow been left behind in the burning wreckage. Although he was advised against it, Bliss headed back into the fire, saying: “If I cannot save her, I will perish with her.” The couple did not survive but entered the gates of spender on the same day. Ninety-two of the 160 passengers perished. Most of the cargo was burned but a few remains were retrieved from the accident site. In Bliss’ belongings recently penned lyrics were found, the lyrics of I Will Sing of My Redeemer. In 1877, the hymn was set to music by composer and evangelist James McGranahan (1840 -1907), whose works included There Shall Be Showers of Blessing. Interestingly in 1877, I Will Sing of My Redeemer became one of first, if not the first hymn, to be recorded on the phonograph; it was recorded by George C. Stebbins.

[@fender89s]

Beautiful praising and Worshipping Spirit and Truth speaks to my soul. Thank you guys God Bless you both and your union!

[@davemeyers4650]

I love this song!!! Great job Aaron & Esther!

[@davemeyers4650]

Thx for sharing the story of Philip Bliss. I didn't know that! Praise God!

[@josephAgasper]

Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@pshimmons]

Wow - that’s quite the story. I had no idea!

[@brendallweaver6360]

Miss those days!! Sounds amazing!