Trinity Hymnal ‎#548

548. 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,
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,
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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: More love to thee, O Christ
• Author: Elizabeth Payson Prentiss
• Meter: 6. 4. 6. 4. 6. 6. 4. 4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  John 21:17
• Topic: Christian Life: Love for Christ; Consecration; Longing for Christ and God; Love: Prayer for; Submission; Supplication: For Sanctification

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. Doane (1868)
• Meter: 6. 4. 6. 4. 6. 6. 4. 4.
• Key: A♭ Major