Author: Elizabeth Payson Prentiss Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #548 (1961) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Christian Life Love for Christ; Consecration; Longing for Christ and God; Love Prayer for; Submission; Supplication For Sanctification Scripture: John 21:17 Languages: English Tune Title: MORE LOVE TO THEE
More love to thee, O Christ