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| Text: | Take the World, but Give Me Jesus |
| Author: | Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 |
| Tune: | [Take the world, but give me Jesus] |
| Composer: | John R. Sweney, 1837-1899 |
1 Take the world, but give me Jesus -
All its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever,
Thru eternal years the same.
Chorus:
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. [Chorus]
3 Take the world, but give me Jesus -
Let me view His constant smile;
Then thruout my pilgrim journey
Light will cheer me all the while. [Chorus]
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. [Chorus]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Take the world, but give me Jesus |
| Title: | Take the World, but Give Me Jesus |
| Author: | Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 |
| Refrain First Line: | O the height and depth of mercy! |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1970 |
| Topic: | Commitment |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | [Take the world, but give me Jesus] |
| Composer: | John R. Sweney, 1837-1899 |
| Key: | F Major |
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