I'd Rather Have jesus

Shiloh · Post by **Shiloh** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:20 am

searching for lyrics to I'd rather have Jesus

songinmyheart · Post by **songinmyheart** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 3:32 am

Hi Shiloh,
Here are the lyrics and a recording of George Beverly Shea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg-o2eGzM4

1 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

Chorus:
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.

2 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 [Chorus]

3 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 [Chorus]

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 1:48 pm

I have the sheet music to "I'd Rather Have Jesus" if anyone wants it. I just need your name and address and I will mail it to you. I cannot email. [email protected]

gospelsinger97 · Post by **gospelsinger97** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:50 pm

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.html