More About Jesus

• 1 Chronicles 16:10
  (hymns)
• Isaiah 9:7
  (hymns)
• Hosea 6:3
  (hymns)
• John 1:16
  (hymns)
• John 14:26
  (hymns)
• Ephesians 1:17-19
  (hymns)
• Ephesians 3:10
  (hymns)
• Philippians 3:10
  (hymns)
• 1 Peter 2:2
  (hymns)
• 2 Peter 3:18
  (hymns)

Text:

The text for this tune was written by Eliza Hewitt, a Pennsylvania school teacher. She was incapacitated for a long time due to a spinal injury, and it was during this time that she began growing in faith and her love with God and Scriptures. The words to this hymn express Hewitt’s deep desire to build her relationship with Jesus. 2 Peter 3:18 says, “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Eliza Hewitt took the practice of growing in Christ very seriously, especially in her darkest times. “More about Jesus” is a poetic expression of her faith and spiritual discipline.

Tune:

The tune for this hymn, SWENEY, is named after its composer John R. Sweney. John Sweney met Eliza Hewitt during her time as an invalid, and (with her permission) began writing music for some of her texts—“More About Jesus” being one of these. The tune’s bright notes bring an air of hope and honesty to the hymn.

When/Why/How:

This hymn would fit well at the beginning of a service or scripture lesson, especially if there is a Gospel reading. This is a fairly happy song, but it maintains a fairly slow and steady tempo. The words should not be rushed through, but shouldn’t drag either.

Suggested Music for this Hymn:

• Organ: "Alleluia! Alleluia!"
• Piano: "Hymn Harmonizations by Hayes (Creative accompaniments for the church pianist)

Luke Getz
Hymnary.org

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