JESUS CHRIST >> GLORY & PRAISE
SDAH 245
More about Jesus, I would know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
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Hymn Spotlight: More About Jesus
This beloved gospel song by Eliza E. Hewitt expresses a soul’s desire to know Jesus more deeply. John Sweney’s memorable tune carries the message with joyful assurance. Sing it as a prayer—“More of His love… more of His coming.”
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Introductions for Sabbath School Song Service (based on specific lesson quarterlies):
The scripture is full of discoveries especially about who Jesus is and His love for His people. Today’s lesson talks about that love and the unselfish sacrifice of Jesus for us that he even became a suffering servant here on earth just to save us from sin. May we all desire to know more about Jesus and His love. (Lesson 10, 1st Quarter 2021 -Monday, The Suffering Servant Poem, 3/1/2021)
This is one of the most popular of the gospel songs written by Eliza E. Hewitt (1851-1920), a Sunday school worker in Philadelphia who was a prolific writer of literature and songs for children. Composer John R. Sweney (1837-1899; see Biographies) first suggested that she try her hand at creating songs-poems, and he set several of them to music, including this one. He first published this combination of words and music in Glad Hallelujahs, 1887, which he edited with William J. Kirkpatrick.
📖 Reference: Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal by Wayne Hooper and Edward E. White. Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1988.
Stanza:
1 – John 12:21
2 – John 16:13
4 – Philippians 4:19
Isaiah 9:6
Text
1
More about Jesus, I would know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
Refrain
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fullness see,
More of His love who died for me.
2
More about Jesus, let me learn,
More of His holy will discern;
Spirit of God, my teacher be,
Showing the things of Christ to me.
3
More about Jesus, in His word,
Holding communion with my Lord;
Hearing His voice in every line,
Making each faithful saying mine.
4
More about Jesus, on His throne,
Riches in glory all His own;
More of His kingdom’s sure increase,
More of His coming, Prince of Peace.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) John 12:21 (b) John 16:13 (d) Phil 4:19; Isa 9:6
Author
Eliza E. Hewitt (1851-1920)
Year Published
1887
Metrical Number
L.M.Ref.
Composer
John R. Sweney (1837-1899)
Tune Source
1887
