More love to Thee

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.

Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest, now Thee alone I seek, give what is best. This all my prayer shall be:

Then shall my latest breath, whisper Thy praise, this be the parting cry, my heart shall raise. This still its prayer shall be: