More Like Thee

Verse 1

Jesus, Savior, great Example, Pattern of all purity, I would follow in thy footsteps, Daily growing more like thee.

Chorus

More like thee, more like thee; Savior, this my constant prayer shall be— Day by day, where'er I stay, Make me more and more like thee.

Verse 2

Lest I wander from thy pathway, Or my feet move wearily, Savior, take my hand and lead me, Keep me steadfast: more like thee.

Verse 3

When temptations fiercely lower, And my shrinking soul would flee, Change each weakness into power, Keep me spotless: more like thee.

Verse 4

When around me all is darkness, And thy beauties none may see, May thy beams, O Glorious Brightness, In effulgence shine thro' me.

Verse 5

When death's cold and chilling finger Leaves its impress on my brow, May thy life, within me swelling, Keep me singing then as now.