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 land;
I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand



Than to be the king of a vast domain,
And be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.



I’d rather have Jesus than wordly 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



Than to be the king of a vast domain,
And be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today.

~*~

Words by Rhea F. Miller, 1922
Public Domain
~Philippians 3:8~
Sung by Jim Reeves
Directly licensed for
internet public performance on A Lighthouse.com