I'd rather have Jesus
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Than silver or gold
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I'd rather be his
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Than have riches unfold
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I'd rather have Jesus
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Than houses or land
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I'd rather be lead
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By his nail pierced hand
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(chorus)
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Than to be the king
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Of a vast domain
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Or be held in sin's dread sway
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I'd rather have Jesus than anything
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The world affords today
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I'd rather have Jesus
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Than people's applause
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I'd rather be faithful
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To his dear cause
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I'd rather have Jesus
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Than worldwide fame
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I'd rather be true
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To his holy name
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(chorus)
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I would rather have Jesus than anything
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The world affords today
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I'd Rather Have Jesus
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| Smoking Popes |