#327I'd Rather Have Jesus
Words: Rhea F. Miller
Music: George Beverly Shea
Tune: I'd Rather Have Jesus
Meter: 11.11.11.10 with refrain
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1
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold,
I'd rather be His than have riches untold;
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands,
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.
2
I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause,
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame,
I'd rather be true to His holy name.
3
He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom,
He's sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs,
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead.
C
Chorus
Than to be the king of a vast domain
Or be held in sin's dread sway;
Additional Information
Scripture References:
Matthew 16:26, Philippians 3:8
Copyright:
© 1922, 1950, renewed 1939, 1966 by Chancel Music, Inc.
Quick Info
- Hymnal
- Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal
- Number
- #327
- Language
- English
- Year
- 1922
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