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 OR BE HELD IN SIN'S DREAD SWAY; I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS THAN ANYTHING THIS WORLD AFFORDS TODAY. 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 OR BE HELD IN SINS'S DREAD SWAY; I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS THAN ANYTHING THIS WORLD AFFORDS TODAY.