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 a king of a vast domain
Or be held in sins dread sway
I`d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.
I`d rather have Jesus than mens 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 a king of a vast domain
Or be held in sins dread sway
I`d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.