Hymn History: I'd Rather Have Jesus

At the age of 23, George Beverly Shea (1909 – 2013) had a hard decision to make. He could accept a job offer in a secular singing position in New York City, with a great salary and wide respect; or he could continue singing in churches and on Christian radio programs. The poem God used in his life became "I'd Rather Have Jesus." Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales. Read more about this account HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Hymn Lyrics: I'd Rather Have Jesus 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 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. 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 [Refrain] 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 [Refrain]