The Jewel ‎#88

88. 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!

3 Let sorrow do its work,
Send 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!

4 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!

Text Information

• First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ
• Title: More Love to Thee, O Christ
• Author: Mrs. E. Prentiss
• Refrain First Line: More love, O Christ, to Thee
• Publication Date: 1874

Tune Information

• Name: [More love to Thee, O Christ]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: A♭ Major