20802. I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
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4 portions
Verse 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 nailpierced hand
Verse 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 worldwide fame, I'd rather be true to His Holy Name
Verse 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
Chorus
Than to be the King of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread away; I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today.
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| Hymnal | # | Hymn Title | Key / Meter / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| eChoice | 22117 |
I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
|
Eb • 6/8 |
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