Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 138 hymnals Refrain First Line: Oh, the height and depth of mercy Lyrics: 1 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
all its joys are but a name;
but his love abides forever,
through eternal years the same.
Refrain:
Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
Oh, the length and breadth of love!
Oh, the fullness of redemption,
pledge of endless life above!
2 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
sweetest comfort of my soul;
with the Savior watching o'er me,
I can sing, though thunders roll. [Refrain]
3 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] Topics: Discipleship Scripture: Matthew 16:26 Used With Tune: GIVE ME JESUS
Take the World, but Give Me Jesus