One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism ‎#496

496. 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!

Text Information

• First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ
• Title: More Love to Thee
• Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818-1878
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 6:5
  ;
  Psalm 73:25
  ;
  Matthew 22:37
  ;
  Ephesians 1:9
• Topic: The Gospel in the Christian Life: Faith, Trust, Love; Love for Jesus Christ

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 6 4 6 4 66 44
• Key: A♭ Major