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 its prayer shall be:
More love, O Christ,
To Thee, More love to Thee,
More love to Thee!