I’d Rather Have Jesus (Bb) Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Eb Bb have Jesus than silver or gold F be His than have riches untold Eb Bb have Jesus than houses or lands F Bb be led by His nail-pierced hand F Eb Bb Than to be the king of a vast domain F Eb -Bb Or be held in sin's dread sway Bb Eb Bb I'd rather have Jesus than anything Bb F Bb This world affords today Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Bb I'd rather Eb Bb have Jesus than men's applause F be faithful to His dear cause Eb Bb have Jesus than world-wide fame F Bb be true to His holy name. Words by Rhea F. Miller & Music by George Beverly Shea. © 1922 Word Music