Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#392

392. 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. A-men.

3 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.

Text Information

• First Line: More love to thee, O Christ
• Author: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1818 - 78
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: Confirmation; The Life In Christ: Consecration; The Life in Christ: Aspiration

Tune Information

• Name: MORE LOVE TO THEE
• Composer: William Howard Doane, 1832 - 1915
• Meter: 6 4, 6 4, 6 6, 4 4.
• Key: A♭ Major