Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#497

497. 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!

Text Information

• First Line: More love to thee, O Christ
• Title: More Love to Thee, O Christ
• Author: Elizabeth Payson Prentiss (1869)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Psalm 73:25
  ;
  John 21:17
• Topic: Christian Life; Consecration and Obedience; Longing for Christ and God; Love: For Christ; Submission; Supplications: For Sanctification

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William H. (1868)
• Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4.
• Key: A Major