Elizabeth P. Prentiss
Verse 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!
Verse 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!
Verse 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!
Verse 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!