The Celebration Hymnal ‎#554

554. Give Me Jesus

1 Take the world, but give me Jesus;
All its joys are but a name,
But His love abideth ever,
Thro' eternal years the same.

Refrain:
O the height and depth of mercy!
O the length and breadth of love!
O the fullness of redemption,
Pledge of endless life above!

2 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Sweetest comfort of my soul.
With my Savior watching o’er me,
I can sing tho' billows roll. [Refrain]

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus;
Let me view His constant smile.
Then thro'out my pilgrim journey
Light will cheer me all the while. [Refrain]

4 Take the world, but give me Jesus;
In His cross my trust shall be,
Till, with clearer, brighter vision,
Face to face my Lord I see. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus
• Title: Give Me Jesus
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: O the height and depth of mercy!
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Topic: Walking with God: Aspiration and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: GIVE ME JESUS
• Composer: John R. Sweney
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: F Major