Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#345

345. 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!

4 Let sorrow do its work,
Come grief and pain;
Sweet are Thy messengers,
Sweet their refrain,
When they can sing with me:
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 P. Prentiss, 1818-1869
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Philippians 1:9
• Topic: Commitment; Consecration; Prayer / Petition

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4
• Key: G Major