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
   • 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.
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
   
   

   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.
3. 1. 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
      
      
      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.