Author: Rhea Miller, 1894-1966 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #392 (2001) Meter: 11.11.11.10 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal 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.
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 your 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. [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] Topics: Faithfulness of the believer; Fellowship with God; God His Faithfulness; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Philippians 3:8 Languages: English Tune Title: I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
I'd Rather Have Jesus