Lyrics
Take more of me
Give me more of You
Take more of me
Give me more of You
Holy spirit
Take more of me
Holy spirit
Take of me
Spanish
Toma mas de mi
Dame mas de Ti
Espiritu sarito
Toma mas de mi
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Take More of Me” is a concise prayer of surrender built around a repeated exchange: less of the self and more of God. The words address the Holy Spirit directly, presenting worship as an open invitation for divine presence and rule. Repetition gives the short lyric the character of a persistent prayer rather than a detailed narrative.
The Spanish lines restate the same petition, extending its central theme across two languages. The song's desire for God to increase as self yields closely echoes John the Baptist’s words about Christ increasing while he decreases. It also fits Paul’s description of a life no longer centered on self, but defined by Christ. The limited vocabulary keeps the focus on dependence, availability, and the desire for continual spiritual renewal.
Related Scripture
- John 3:30 John the Baptist says that Christ must increase while he decreases.
- Galatians 2:20 Paul describes a self-yielded life defined by Christ living in him.