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 hands

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

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

Than to be the king of a vast domain

Or be held in sin's dread sway

Oh yes I'd rather I'd rather

Rather have You Jesus than anything

This world affords today

I'd rather have You Jesus than anything

This world affords affords today

I'd rather have You Jesus than anything