HYMN 186 I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS

I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS

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.

Chorus:
Than to be the king of a vast
domain
And 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 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.

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.