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The Untold Story Behind the Hymn ‘Man of Sorrows’

By Filings on Tue, 03/26/24
Church & Ministry
Hymns
Worship Music
Hymnology
Philip Bliss
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“ ‘Man of Sorrows’ was the last hymn Ira Sankey ever heard Bliss sing. Bliss’s name is on the top left and right of this hymn. The words and the tune came from him. The focus, however, is entirely on Jesus.” - TGC

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