Author: Rhea Miller Hymnal: This Far By Faith #233 (1999) Hymnal Title: This Far By Faith First Line: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold Refrain First Line: Than to be the kind 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: Stewardship, Commitment; Invitation to Discipleship; Trust Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30 Languages: English Tune Title: [I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold]
I'd Rather Have Jesus