Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#315c

315c. 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.

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 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
• Author: Mrs. E. Prentiss, 1818-1878
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Fire: Celestial; Longing: For Christ; Love: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: DEVOTION
• Composer: W. H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4
• Key: A♭ Major