I WOULD RATHER HAVE JESUS

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 land;

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 worthy name.