Elizabeth Prentiss 9781527102996

Elizabeth was a bright young girl who knew what it was to have a heart sore with troubles Born in Portland Maine in the United States Elizabeth was deeply impacted by the death of her father who suffered from tuberculosis However in those early days she found that Jesus Christ and his love was her strength Living life as a Christian wife and mother didnt mean that suffering became part of her past She also had health problems and two of her own children died Elizabeth Prentiss continued to turn to her loving Heavenly Father for love and support while also using her talent with the pen to bring glory to God and help to others in their time of need Her hymn More Love to Thee was a declaration of love to her Saviour 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 Theeshow more