Verse 1

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 land
Yes I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand

Chorus

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

Verse 2

I'd rather have Jesus than worldly applause
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame
'Cause I'd rather be true to His holy name

Chorus

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

Bridge

Nothing but Jesus
Just give me Jesus
Nothing that's good in this world lasts forever
Nothing that's good in this world lasts forever

Chorus

Don't want to be the king of a vast domain
And be held in sin's dread sway
You're the One I want to build my life
On a rock that will not shake

Bridge

Nothing but Jesus
Just give me Jesus
Nothing that's good in this world lasts forever
Nothing that's good in this world lasts forever