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Words by Elizabeth P. Prentiss (1818-1878), 1856.Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE by William H. Doane (1832-1915), 1870.Key signature: A flat major (4 flats)Time signature: 4/4Meter: IrregularPublic Domain1. 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. Let sorrow do its work, Send grief and pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to Thee; More love to Thee, more love to Thee!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, O Christ, to Thee; More love to Thee, more love to Thee!