Comments on: The Ashtabula Horror

By: Ben H

Ben H — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:22:24 +0000

What a beautiful story! Thanks, Philip Paul Bliss.

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:06:04 +0000

Well, as Maurine notes in the “P.S.” that I’ve just posted, there are some differences between our arrangement of “Oh, My Father” and “My Redeemer.”

So you were right both times, Hunter.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:49:21 +0000

Oops. I’m embarrassed that I didn’t read carefully enough: the “My Redeemer” tune by McGranahan IS the current tune in our 1985 Hymnal. Did I get it right this time?

By: m&m

m&m — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:14:34 +0000

Breathtaking post and fascinating info.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:14:01 +0000

I recently did a little arranging of the “Brightly Beams” tune, and in looking for attribution information, as well as background on it, came across these names (Bliss and Moody). So, knowing a little (a lot!) more about these remarkable gentlemen is fascinating. Thanks!

Small correction: As far as I know, Bliss didn’t write the text to “Should You Feel Inclined to Censure” (just the tune). That hymn is actually the same music as “Brightly Beams.”

Now, on to finding a recording of the tune to “My Redeemer” . . .

By: Martin Willey

Martin Willey — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:19:35 +0000

Really interesting. I have been to Ashtabula (weird, huh?), but was unaware of this story. Thanks.

By: Jon W.

Jon W. — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:11:11 +0000

I loved that one Ardis. Distracting me from contracts… wonderful stuff.

By: Ben Pratt

Ben Pratt — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:57:36 +0000

Wow, Ardis!

Thank you for this great story.

That was an awesome twist at the end!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:07:53 +0000

Fascinating stuff, as usual. Thanks, Ardis.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:42:28 +0000

Thank you, Ardis. I enjoy learning the backgrounds of our hymns, too.