55 Let the Lower Lights Be Burning Author and Composer—Philip P. Bliss, 1838–1876 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Philip P. Bliss, a leading, gospel song writer of the late 19th century, often received the inspiration for a hymn, while listening to a message during a church service. Once an idea struck his alert mind, he worked rapidly usually completing both the text and the music in one sitting. One