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 hands. Than to be a king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. --- Fiddle - Guitar Instrumental --- 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. Than to be a king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today.