The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#363

363. More Love to Thee

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!

Text Information

• First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ
• Title: More Love to Thee
• Author: Elizabeth P. Prentiss
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Aspiration; Christ: Our Love for; Commitment and Consecration; Love: Our Love for God
• Notes: Optional musical transition to "My Jesus, I love Thee"

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.
• Key: A♭ Major