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

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

For 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

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.

This world could afford today.