Verse 1

I would rather have Jesus

Than silver or gold;

I would rather be His

Than have riches untold;

I would rather have Jesus

Than houses or land;

I would rather be led

By His nail pierced hand

Verse 2

I would rather have Jesus

Than men’s applause;

And I’d rather be faithful

To His dear cause;

I would rather have Jesus

Than worldwide fame;

I would rather be true

To His holy Name.

Verse 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