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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
Ab
About this Hymn
Writing after the heartbreak of losing two children, Elizabeth Prentiss here expresses a passionate desire to be more devoted to Christ. She embraced her situation, saying, "Let sorrow do its work." Rather than attempting to find earthly peace, we hear the affectionate call of Christ: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28).
Lyrics
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:
Chorus
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:
Verse 3
Let sorrow do its work, come grief and pain; sweet are thy messengers, sweet their refrain, when they can sing with me:
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 to thee, O Christ, more love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I make on bended knee. This is my earnest plea:
Chorus
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:
Verse 3
Let sorrow do its work, come grief and pain; sweet are thy messengers, sweet their refrain, when they can sing with me:
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:
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Elizabeth Prentiss, 1856
Music: William H. Doane, 1870
Music: William H. Doane, 1870