The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#262

262. More Love to Thee, O Christ

1 More love to Thee, O Christ!
More love to Thee;
Hear Thou the pray'r 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 pray'r shall be,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee!
More love to Thee!

3 Let sorrow do its work,
Come grief or pain;
Sweet are Thy messengers,
Sweet their refrain.
When they can sing to me,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love 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!
More love to Thee!

Text Information

• First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ!
• Title: More Love to Thee, O Christ
• Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss
• Refrain First Line: More love, O Christ, to Thee
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Copyright: By per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [More love to Thee, O Christ!]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: By per.
• Notes: Now Public Domain