I'd Rather Have Jesus | Instrumental Hymn with Lyrics | Sing Along

“I’d Rather Have Jesus” is a powerful Christian hymn of commitment and devotion, expressing the choice to value Jesus Christ above wealth, recognition, power, and everything the world can offer. Presented with on-screen lyrics, it is ideal for congregational singing, church worship services, Sabbath worship, Bible study, or personal devotion. Let this hymn become a personal declaration of faith: “I’d rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today.” 🎵 Hymn Lyrics & Timestamps 00:00:32 | 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; I’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand: 00:01:04 | 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. 00:01:38 | Verse 2 I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause; I’d rather be faithful to His dear cause; I’d rather have Jesus than world-wide fame; I’d rather be true to His holy name: 00:02:09 | 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. 00:02:44 | Verse 3 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: 00:03:15 | 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. 📖 Hymn Information Hymn: I’d Rather Have Jesus Hymn Number: #327 Text: Rhea F. Miller (1894–1966), 1922 Composer: George Beverly Shea (1909–2013), 1939 Meter: 11.11.11.10. with Refrain 🎵 Recording & Attribution Original recording: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia Original release: Hino 321 - Jesus é Melhor Distributed by: ONErpm Hymn source: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal Copyright: © 1985 Publisher: Review and Herald Publishing Association Sing-along video presentation: Blessed Hope Hymns This video uses an existing recording originally released by Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia. All rights to the original recording remain with their respective rights holders. 🙏 About This Hymn “I’d Rather Have Jesus” is a hymn of wholehearted commitment to Christ. Written by Rhea F. Miller and later set to music by George Beverly Shea, its message contrasts the lasting value of knowing Jesus with the temporary attractions of wealth, possessions, applause, fame, and worldly power. Each verse presents a choice: silver and gold or Jesus, human applause or faithfulness to Christ, worldly fame or loyalty to His name. The refrain brings these choices together in a clear declaration that having Jesus is worth more than everything the world can offer. The final verse shifts from what the believer is willing to surrender to the beauty and sufficiency of Christ Himself. Jesus is presented not merely as better than worldly treasure, but as the One who satisfies the deepest needs of the heart and is worthy to lead our lives. 🎤 Use This Hymn For • Congregational singing in church • Sabbath worship services • Consecration and commitment services • Evangelistic meetings and appeals • Stewardship programs • Bible study and devotional time • Personal worship and prayer • Choir and special music • Teaching hymns to a new generation If this hymn is useful for your church or worship team, share it with someone who could be encouraged by its message. 🔔 Subscribe to Blessed Hope Hymns for more hymn lyric videos created for worship, congregational singing, Bible study, and personal devotion. 📖 Blessed Hope Hymns shares timeless Christian hymns and worship resources for believers seeking to keep these songs of faith alive for a new generation. #IdRatherHaveJesus #HymnLyrics #ChristianHymns #ChurchWorship #CongregationalSinging #SabbathWorship #AdventistHymns #HymnsOfFaith