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Alexander's Male Choir #94
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1912
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[Standing by a purpose true]
Composer: P. P. Bliss (1873)Published in 80 hymnals
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Composer: P. P. Bliss
Philip P. Bliss (b. Clearfield County, PA, 1838; d. Ashtabula, OH, 1876) left home as a young boy to make a living by working on farms and in lumber camps, all while trying to continue his schooling. He was converted at a revival meeting at age twelve. Bliss became an itinerant music teacher, making house calls on horseback during the winter, and during the summer attending the Normal Academy of Music in Genesco, New York. His first song was published in 1864, and in 1868 Dwight L. Moody advised him to become a singing evangelist. For the last two years of his life Bliss traveled with Major D. W. Whittle and led the music at revival meetings in the Midwest and Southern United States. Bliss and Ira D. Sankey published a popular series of hym… Go to person page >Page Scans
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Awakening Songs for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services #159
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1917
Awakening Songs for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services #159
Cantos Infantiles para La Escuela Sabática 1 #132
Tune Title: [Honra al niño de valor] First Line: Honra al niño de valor Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1953
Cantos Infantiles para La Escuela Sabática 1 #132
Choice Hymns of the Faith #460
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1944
Choice Hymns of the Faith #460
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #819
Tune Title: DARE TO BE A DANIEL* Composer: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6+6.5.7.5 Incipit: 33215 11232 53444 Date: 2007
Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #819
Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #563
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Date: 1959
Christian Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #563
De Ungas Sångbok #152
Tune Title: [Håll dig fast vid ordets grund] First Line: Håll dig fast vid ordets grund Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1914
De Ungas Sångbok #152
El Himnario para el uso de las Iglesias Evangelicas de Habla Espanola en Todo el Mundo #452
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Honra al hombre de valor Composer: P. P. Bliss Meter: 7. 5. 7. 5. y Coro. Key: B♭ Major Date: 1931
El Himnario para el uso de las Iglesias Evangelicas de Habla Espanola en Todo el Mundo #452
Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 (Gospel Hymns) #69
Tune Title: [Sieh, wie einst im fremden Land] First Line: Sieh, wie einst im fremden Land Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1897
Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 (Gospel Hymns) #69
Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 #69
Tune Title: [Sieh, wie einst im fremden Land] First Line: Sieh, wie einst im fremden Land Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1890
Evangeliums-Lieder 1 und 2 #69
Favorite Hymns of Praise #512
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1967
Favorite Hymns of Praise #512
Favorite Selections from Victorious Service Songs #33
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1925
Favorite Selections from Victorious Service Songs #33
Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1936
Foursquare Hymnal of Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Glad Tidings in Song #132
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1921
Glad Tidings in Song #132
Gospel Hymns and Songs #159
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1918
Gospel Hymns and Songs #159
Gospel Hymns No. 2 #88
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1876
Gospel Hymns No. 2 #88
Gospel Hymns No. 6 #186
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1891
Gospel Hymns No. 6 #186
Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 #652
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1894
Gospel Hymns Nos. 1 to 6 #652
Great Hymns of the Faith #363
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Jon Drevits, 1928-; Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Key: A♭ Major Date: 1968
Great Hymns of the Faith #363
Happy Songs for Boys and Girls #83
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1952
Happy Songs for Boys and Girls #83
Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #513
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Honra al hombre de valor Composer: Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876) Key: G Major or modal Date: 2010
Himnario Adventista del Séptimo Día #513
Himnario Adventista #454
Tune Title: [Honra al hombre de valor] First Line: Honra al hombre de valor Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: A♭ Major Date: 1962
Himnario Adventista #454
Himnario de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal #312
Tune Title: TENED VALOR First Line: Honra al hombre de valor Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1881
Himnario de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal #312
Hymns of His Grace #176b
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1907
Hymns of His Grace #176b
Inspiring Hymns #456
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1951
Inspiring Hymns #456
Joyful Praise #101
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1920
Joyful Praise #101
Life and Service Hymns #184
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1917
Life and Service Hymns #184
Mennonite Brethren Church Hymnal #296
Tune Title: DARE TO BE A DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God's command Date: 1953
Mennonite Brethren Church Hymnal #296
New Songs of the Old Faith #207
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1927
New Songs of the Old Faith #207
Northfield Hymnal No. 2 #142
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1916
Northfield Hymnal No. 2 #142
Northfield Hymnal No. 3 #141
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1918
Northfield Hymnal No. 3 #141
Old Fashioned Gospel Songs No. 1 #21
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1946
Old Fashioned Gospel Songs No. 1 #21
Primary Teachers' Manual #60
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1913
Primary Teachers' Manual #60
Református énekes-könyv #282
Tune Title: [A szent igazság mellett Megállja helyét] First Line: A szent igazság mellett Megállja helyét Composer: Bliss P. P. Key: B♭ Major Date: 1918
Református énekes-könyv #282
Rejoice Hymns #668
Tune Title: COURAGE First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 7.5.7.6. with Refrain Key: G Major Date: 2011
Rejoice Hymns #668
Revival Hymns and Choruses #373
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Jon Drevits, 1928-; Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Key: A♭ Major Date: 1970
Revival Hymns and Choruses #373
Sacred Songs & Solos #7
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1880
Sacred Songs & Solos #7
Sacred Songs and Solos #7
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1890
Sacred Songs and Solos #7
Salvation Army Music #158
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Date: 1880
Salvation Army Music #158
Service Hymnal #575
Tune Title: DARE TO BE A DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1925
Service Hymnal #575
Small Church Music #2728
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss
Small Church Music #2728
Songs and Music #9
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Date: 1922
Songs and Music #9
Songs for Life #104
Tune Title: [Dare to be a Moses] First Line: Dare to be a Moses Composer: Philip P. Bliss Key: G Major Date: 1995
Songs for Life #104
Songs for Men #100
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1913
Songs for Men #100
Songs for Men #100
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1949
Songs for Men #100
Songs for the Sunday School #83
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1921
Songs for the Sunday School #83
Songs of Cheer for Children #65
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1929
Songs of Cheer for Children #65
Songs of Praise #219
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1935
Songs of Praise #219
Songs of Summerland #211
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1943
Songs of Summerland #211
Songs of the Sanctuary #339
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1945
Songs of the Sanctuary #339
Songs We Love #13
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1921
Songs We Love #13
Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #309
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1989
Soul-stirring Songs and Hymns (Rev. ed.) #309
Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1946
Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1926
Standard Songs of Evangelism #96
Tabernacle Hymns #333
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1931
Tabernacle Hymns #333
Temperance and Gospel Songs #47
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1880
Temperance and Gospel Songs #47
The Baptist Standard Hymnal #575
Tune Title: DARE TO BE A DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1924
The Baptist Standard Hymnal #575
The Book of Praise #459
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Henry Rosevear, b.1903; Philip Bliss, 1838 - 1876 Meter: 7 5 7 6 and refrain Key: A♭ Major Date: 1972
The Book of Praise #459
The Book of Praise #773
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip Bliss, 1838-1876 Meter: 7 5 7 6, and refrain. Key: A♭ Major Date: 1918
The Book of Praise #773
The Broadman Hymnal #322
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1940
The Broadman Hymnal #322
The Church Hymnal #497
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6. With Refrain Key: A♭ Major Date: 1941
The Church Hymnal #497
The Church School Hymnal with Tunes #100
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1903
The Church School Hymnal with Tunes #100
The Cyber Hymnal #1157
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip Paul Bliss Incipit: 33215 11232 53444 Key: A♭ Major
The Cyber Hymnal #1157
The Great Awakening #103
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1886
The Great Awakening #103
The King of Glory #215
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1918
The King of Glory #215
The New National Baptist Hymnal #417
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Jon Drevits; Philip P. Bliss Key: A♭ Major Date: 1977
The New National Baptist Hymnal #417
The Presbyterian Book of Praise #533
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6. (with refrain) Key: A♭ Major Date: 1897
The Presbyterian Book of Praise #533
The Salvation Army Songs and Music #9
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Date: 1917
The Salvation Army Songs and Music #9
The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1385
Tune Title: DARE TO BE A DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1886
The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1385
The World Revival Songs and Hymns #164
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1906
The World Revival Songs and Hymns #164
Timeless Truths #3
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6.6.5.8.5 Key: B♭ Major Source: The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/d/a/daretobe.htm); The Salvation Army, Songs and Music, 1922 (9); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Dare_to_Be_a_Daniel)
Timeless Truths #3
Trinity Hymnal #660
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7. 5. 7. 6. with refrain Key: A♭ Major Date: 1961
Trinity Hymnal #660
Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #579
Tune Title: DANIEL First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6.ref. Key: A♭ Major Date: 1990
Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #579
TTT-Himnaro Cigneta #71
Tune Title: DANIEL'S BAND First Line: Ĉiam obeantaj al la Di-komand' Composer: Philip Paul Bliss
TTT-Himnaro Cigneta #71
Victorious Service Songs #183
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1925
Victorious Service Songs #183
Victory Songs #181
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Key: B♭ Major Date: 1920
Victory Songs #181
Worship and Praise #273
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1929
Worship and Praise #273
Worship and Service Hymnal #486
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Key: B♭ Major Date: 2006
Worship and Service Hymnal #486
Yes, Lord! #392
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: Philip P. Bliss Key: A♭ Major Date: 1982
Yes, Lord! #392
Youth Hymnal #42
Tune Title: [Standing by a purpose true] First Line: Standing by a purpose true Composer: P. P. Bliss Date: 1935
Youth Hymnal #42
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