I'd rather have Jesus

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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.

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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.

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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 world-wide fame,

I'd rather be true to His holy name.

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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.

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George Beverly Shea