Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#140

140. I'd Rather Have Jesus

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

Refrain:
Than to be the king of a vast domain
or be held in sin's dread sway.
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
this world affords today.

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 world-wide fame.
I'd rather be true to His holy name [Refrain]

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 [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
• Title: I'd Rather Have Jesus
• Author: Rhea F. Miller (1922)
• Refrain First Line: Than to be the king of a vast domain
• Meter: 11.11.11.10 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 19:7-14
  ;
  Matthew 16:24-26
  ;
  Acts 3:6
  ;
  1 Peter 1:17-21
• Topic: Jesus Christ, Our Lord: Person of Christ
• Copyright: © 1939 Curb Word Music (ASCAP) by WC Music Corp.
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SHEA
• Composer: George Beverly Shea (1932)
• Meter: 11.11.11.10 with Refrain
• Key: D♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1939 Curb Word Music (ASCAP) by WC Music Corp.