For comments on Hubert P. Main see Hymn 426. 471. I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be _Adelaide A. Proctor_, 1825-64 A hymn reflecting the quiet strength resulting from faith and trust in God. It is the most admired of Miss Proctor’s hymns. For comments on Adelaide Anne Proctor, see Hymn 177. _MUSIC._ SUBMISSION, a tune well suited to the meaning and spirit of the poem, was composed for this hymn. For comments on the composer, Albert L. Peace, see Hymn 175. 472. More love to Thee, O Christ _Elizabeth Prentiss_, 1818-78 A simple prayer put into verse, written hastily, as many hymns have been, and, after some years, printed as a leaflet. It was then included by Dr. Doane in his _Songs of Devotion_, in four stanzas, the third being omitted here. In form and sentiment, the hymn is an echo of “Nearer, my God, to Thee,” and is more explicitly Christian, for the latter omits the name of Christ completely. Elizabeth Payson Prentiss was born in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the famous minister, Rev. Edward Payson. After teaching school for some years, she married Dr. George L. Prentiss, eminent Presbyterian clergyman, and professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, who published her _Life and Letters_ soon after her death. Mrs. Prentiss wrote poetry and prose for the _Youths’ Companion_ and published several volumes of poems. _MUSIC._ MORE LOVE TO THEE was written for this hymn and published in Dr. Doane’s _Songs of Devotion_, 1870. For comments on Wm. Howard Doane see Hymn 313. 473. What a wonderful Savior _Elisha A. Hoffman_ A hymn on the atonement. Words and music are by the Rev. Elisha A. Hoffman. For comments on Hoffman, see Hymn 464. 474. Pass me not, O gentle Savior _Fanny J. Crosby_, 1820-1915 One of Fanny Crosby’s best and most popular songs. Ira D. Sankey says of it: “No hymn in our collection was more popular than this at our meetings in London in 1874.” Miss Crosby wrote it in 1868 at the request of Dr. W. H. Doane, who gave her the first line as a theme. Doane published the hymn in his _Songs of Devotion_, 1870. For comments on Fanny Crosby see Hymn 313. _MUSIC._ PASS ME NOT was written for this hymn. For comments on the composer, W. H. Doane, see Hymn 313. 475. I am Thine, O Lord _Fanny J. Crosby_, 1820-1915 A song of consecration, based on Heb. 10:22, “Let us draw near with a true heart.” It was written one evening while Miss Crosby was visiting in the home of Dr. William H. Doane in Cincinnati, Ohio. The latter composed for it the tune by which the song has become familiar to a multitude of worshippers. For comments on Fanny Crosby and W. H. Doane see Hymn 313. 476. Are you weary, are you heavy-hearted _Jeremiah E. Rankin_, 1828-1904