Author: Rhea F. Miller Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #530 (2008) Meter: 11.11.11.10 with refrain First Line: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold Refrain First Line: Than to be the king of a vast domain Lyrics: 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
Chorus:
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 worldwide fame.
I'd rather be true to His holy name [Chorus]
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 [Chorus] Topics: Commitment, Dedication, Consecration, Devotion; Jesus, Our Love for Him Languages: English Tune Title: I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
I'd Rather Have Jesus