O TO BE MORE LIKE YOU!
by David Davis


(based on the hymn “O To be Like Thee, Blessèd Redeemer!”
by Thomas Chisholm, 1866-1960)

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Dave has been a very active and imaginative member of the Christian Songwriting Organisation discussion list since 2003, and this is a particularly interesting song-hymn that he’s worked on with others for several months.

Whilst the verses owe a considerable debt to the original hymn, he puts a different slant on them and the new chorus is very different. I’m delighted that he has happily allowed the words and music to be showcased here.

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Words by David Davis
(based on "O To Be Like Thee!" by Thomas O. Chisholm)

O to be more like you!
Perfect Redeemer, my longing and prayer
is to follow after you
all my life through.
Gladly I'd suffer loss
rather than treasure the world's fleeting wealth
with its dreams that can’t fulfil.
Jesus, you will.

Chorus:
I long to
be a little more like you,
smile a little more like you,
cry a little more like you,
consoling in tears,
easing fears;
bless a little more like you,
live a little more like you,
forgive a little more like you,
displaying your grace
in this place.

O to be more like you!
Full of compassion, forgiving and kind;
it's your tender-hearted touch,
caring so much.
Helping the helpless ones,
cheering the fainting with selfless concern,
seeking sinners that are lost,
bearing the cost.

(Repeat chorus)

O to be more like you!
While I am pleading fill me with your love.
With your Spirit make me whole,
heart, mind and soul.
Make me a pattern, Lord,
meant to be shared and to give of your life.
From a kindle to a glow,
may your love grow.

(Repeat chorus)

Coda:
More like you.
O to be more like you!
O to be more like you!

© 2008 David Davis

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