A Little More Like You (or "O To Be Like You")

Oh, to be like You, Lord
Blessed 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 promised wealth [fleeting]
And its thrills will not fulfill
Jesus, You will

Chorus:
Oh, May I - [Yes, I can -]
Be a little more like You
Smile a little more like You
Cry a little more like You
Consolling in tears
Easing fears
Bless a little more like You
Live a little more like You
(For-)give a little more like You
Displaying Your grace
In this place

Oh, to be like You, Lord
Full of compassion, forgiving and kind
It's Your tender-hearted touch
Thank You so much
Helping the helpless one
Cheering the fainting, with selfless concern
Seeking sinners that are lost
Bearing the cost

(chorus)

Oh, to be like You, Lord
While I am pleading, fill me with Your love
With Your Spirit, make me whole
Heart and the soul
Make me a temple, Lord
Fit for Your dwelling, a home for Your life:
From a kindle to a glow
May Your love grow [show]

(chorus)

David Davis copyright 2008
(words based on "O To Be Like Thee!" by Thomas O. Chisholm)