58. I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
Rhea Miller and George Beverly Shea
Words ©1922, 1950; Music ©1939, 1966 Assigned to Chancel Music. CCLI #532371
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1. I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
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   I'd rather be His than have riches untold
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   I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land
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   I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand

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CHORUS:  Than to be the king of a  vast domain
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         And be held in sin's dread sway
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         I'd rather have Jesus than anything
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         This world affords today.

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2. I'd rather have Jesus than loud applause
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   I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
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   I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame,
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   I'd rather be true to His holy name.

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3. He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom
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   He's sweeter than honey from out of the comb
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   He's all that my hungering spirit needs,
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   I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead