Poem written by Rhea F. Miller in 1922 and performed by Jim Reeves
Lyrics
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 worldly applause;
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide things.
I'd rather be true to His holy name
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.
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.
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth:
Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.
