Rather Have Jesus

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

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 sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today

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
Or be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything
This world affords today

LINER NOTES

“Seth remembers this tune from his home church growing up, and every time I hear this song, I am reminded of the goodness and graciousness of our Savior. Rather Have Jesus is a great picture of who Jesus is; ‘He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; sweeter than honey from out the comb.’” - Rachel

Rachel – Lead Vocals; Greg – Banjo; Seth – Guitar, Harmonica; Kristina – Violin, Harmony Vocals; Jackson – Bass, Harmony Vocals

Text: Rhea F. Miller, 1922; Arr. Seth Thomas Crissman, 2015