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 Refrain: Than to be the king of a vast domain, Or 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 He???s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; He???s sweeter than honey from out the comb; He???s all that my hungering spirit needs; I???d rather have Jesus and let Him lead