Description
I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS
Scripture: Matthew 6:20
Key: Eb
Time Signature: 6/8
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Lyrics
Verse 1
Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world, They seek after honor and fame; (worldly fame;) So lavishly sporting their diamonds and pearls, They put the dear Savior to shame.
Verse 2
They seem not to know that their treasures will rust, And thieves often break thru and steal; (often steal;) Contented with pleasure, they follow their lust, With sorrow their destiny seal.
Verse 3
What profit is found in earth’s silver and gold? How sad at the close of life’s day, (fleeting day,) If for the exchange one must lose his own soul, From heaven’s door be turned away.
Chorus
I’d rather live in that bright city, Own earth’s silver and gold, I’d rather have Jesus my Savior Than a palace to hold; I’d rather be just a poor beggar, Live in a shack by the road, Than here to own all of earth’s treasures, With no title to a future abode. I’d rather live in heaven Than to own all earth’s silver and gold, I’d rather have Jesus Than the diamonds of a palace to hold; I’d rather be a beggar, Live in a little shack by the road, Than to own all earth’s treasures to a future abode.
