The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#493

493. More Love to Thee, O Christ

1 More love to Thee, O Christ,
More love to Thee;
Hear Thou the prayer I make
On bended knee;
This is my earnest plea,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee;
More love to Thee!

2 Once earthly joy I craved,
Sought peace and rest;
Now Thee alone I seek,
Give what is best;
This all my prayer shall be,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee;
More love to Thee!

3 Then shall my latest breath
Whisper Thy praise;
This be the parting cry
My heart shall raise;
This still its prayer shall be,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee;
More love to Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ
• Title: More Love to Thee, O Christ
• Author: Elizabeth Prentiss
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 4 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Way of Salvation: Sanctification; Christ: Longing for; Penitence
• Copyright: Copyright property of W. H. Doane. Used by permission.

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William Howard Doane, (1832-1915)
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 4 4.
• Key: A♭ Major