
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:
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love 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,
More love to Thee!
Elizabeth Prentiss, 1858
Read 1 John 5:1-5
This hymn expresses the writer’s deep desire to love Christ even more deeply and intensely. How do we accomplish that? Love grows in a relationship that we cultivate, that we put effort into. Love grows through experience when we see God’s promises are dependable, that His word can be trusted. Love grows when we pray for God to deepen it. Let’s make that our prayer this week.