"The
virtues expressed in [the hymn] 'More Holiness Give Me' fall into several
groups. Some are personal goals, like more holiness give me; more
strivings within; more faith, gratitude, and purity; more fit for the
kingdom; more purpose in prayer; and more trust in the Lord. Others center
on adversity. They include patience in suffering, meekness in trial,
praise for relief, strength to overcome, freedom from earth stains, and
longing for home. The rest firmly anchor us to our Savior: more sense of
His care; more pride in His glory; more hope in His word; more joy in His
service; more tears for His sorrows; more pain at His grief; more blessed
and holy; and more, Savior, like Thee. More of these virtues is better.
Less is not desirable." -Bishop H. David Burton, "More Holiness Give Me,"
Ensign, November 2004, 99