There is another song by the save title, my info says it was written by Luther Presley
NO. 331 I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS As Sang by The Chuck Wagon Gang
W & M by Luther G Presley (1935) Key: F 6/8
1. Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world.
They seek after honor and fame.
So lavishly sporting their diamonds and pearls,
They put the dear Savior to shame.
Chorus (after each verse)
I rather live in Heaven than to own all earth's silver and gold.
I'd rather have Jesus than the diamonds of a palace to hold.
I'd rather be a beggar and live in a little shack by the road.
Than to own all earth's treasures with no title to a future abode.
2. They seem not to know that their treasures will rust
And thieves often break through and steal.
Contented with pleasure, they follow their lusts,
Though sorrow their destiny seals.
3. What profit is found in earth's silver and gold.
How sad at the close of life's day.
If for the exchange, one must lose his own soul;
From Heaven's Door be turned away.
http://www.touchjesussongs.net/lyricspage74.htmlThere is another song by the save title, my info says it was written by Luther Presley
NO. 331 I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS As Sang by The Chuck Wagon Gang
W & M by Luther G Presley (1935) Key: F 6/8
1. Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world.
They seek after honor and fame.
So lavishly sporting their diamonds and pearls,
They put the dear Savior to shame.
Chorus (after each verse)
I rather live in Heaven than to own all earth's silver and gold.
I'd rather have Jesus than the diamonds of a palace to hold.
I'd rather be a beggar and live in a little shack by the road.
Than to own all earth's treasures with no title to a future abode.
2. They seem not to know that their treasures will rust
And thieves often break through and steal.
Contented with pleasure, they follow their lusts,
Though sorrow their destiny seals.
3. What profit is found in earth's silver and gold.
How sad at the close of life's day.
If for the exchange, one must lose his own soul;
From Heaven's Door be turned away.
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