Text:More love to thee, O Christ
Author:Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818-1878
Tune:MORE LOVE TO THEE
Composer:William Howard Doane, 1832-1916

486. 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 Then shall my latest breath
whisper thy praise.
This be the parting cry
my heart shall raise;
this still my 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
Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818-1878 (1856)
Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: General Hymns: Prayer and Penitence
Tune Information
Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
Composer: William Howard Doane, 1832-1916 (1870)
Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4
Key: A♭ Major



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