The Story of Our Hymns

The Hymn of a Consecrated Woman

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.

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.

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.

Elizabeth Payson Prentiss, 1856.