LISTEN to a Beautiful New Anthem Setting to "More Love to Thee, O Christ" at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Premier of James J. Richardson's new anthem setting to "More Love to Thee, O Christ" (a setting of Elizabeth Payson Prentiss's 1869 prayer) at "Paul" Thuantho's diaconal ordination at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Kalamazoo, MI on 5-18-2024. Sung by the Cathedral choir joined by other members of the community (colloquially called the "Diocesan Choir").
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!
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