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 And Lands,
I’d Rather Be Led By His Nail-Pierced Hand

Than To Be The King Of A Vast Domain
And Be Held In Sins 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 Of The Comb;
He’s All That My Hungering Spirit Needs,
I’d Rather Have Jesus And Let Him Lead

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 Holy Name.