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 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