The Celebration Hymnal ‎#634

634. 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!

(optional)
I love You, my Jesus,
I love You, my Lord.

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.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Prayer and Devotion; Aspiration and Consecration
• Notes: Includes optional choral ending

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. Doane
• Arranger (choral ending): Eugene Thomas
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Choral ending © 1997 by Integrity's Hosanna! Music and Word Music (a div. of WORD MUSIC)