More Love to Thee

We sang this wonderful hymn today in church. It is written by one of my favorite authors! She wrote Stepping Heavenward I recommend it!
My prayer...


More Love to Thee, O Christ

Text: Elizabeth P. Prentiss, 1818-1878
Music: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE, Meter: 64.64.66.44


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 and 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!