Author: Elizabeth P. Prentiss Hymnal: Hallowed Hymns, New and Old #107 (1908) First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ! 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,
Come grief or 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! Topics: Love--Divine Languages: English Tune Title: [More love to Thee, O Christ!]
More Love to Thee, O Christ