Hymns for the Living Church ‎#362

362. More Like the Master

1 More like the Master I would ever be,
More of His meekness, more humility;
More zeal to labor, more courage to be true,
More consecration for work He bids me do.

Refrain:
Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone;
Take Thou my heart and make it all Thine own.
Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore,
Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore.

2 More like the Master is my daily prayer;
More strength to carry crosses I must bear;
More earnest effort to bring His kingdom in,
More of His Spirit, the wanderer to win. (Refrain)

3 More like the Master I would live and grow;
More of His love to others I would show;
More self-denial, like His in Galilee,
More like the Master I long to ever be. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: More like the Master I would ever be
• Title: More Like the Master
• Author: Charles H. Gabriel (1906)
• Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone
• Meter: 10 10 11 11 Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 1:4
• Topic: Christ: Example; Dedication: of Life; Invitation: to Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: HANFORD
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel (1906)
• Meter: 10 10 11 11 Ref.
• Key: C Major