I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS
Author(s): Jerry Paladino
Songbook: Dad's Songs of Service
KeyWords: Contentment,Thankfulness,

Verse 1
Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world,
They seek after honor and fame.
So lavishly sporting their diamonds and pearls,
They put our dear Savior to shame.

Chorus
But I'd rather live in Heaven
Than to have all their silver and gold.
I'd rather have Jesus,
Than the diamonds of a palace to hold!
I'd rather be a beggar,
Live in a little shack by the road,
Than to have all Earth's treasures
With no title to a Heavenly abode-.

Verse 2
They seem not to know that their treasures will rust,
And thieves often break through and steal.
Contented with pleasure, they follow their lust,
With sorrow their destinies seal.

[Repeat Chorus]

Verse 3
What profit is found in Earth's silver and gold?
How sad at the close of life's day,
If for the exchange you must lose your own soul,
From Heaven's door be turned away.

[Repeat Chorus]

[Alternate Chorus:]
But I'd rather live in Heaven
Than to have all their silver and gold.
I'd rather have Jesus,
Than a palace full of diamonds to hold!
I'd rather be a beggar,
Live in a little trailer on the road,
[or: a little tent by the road]
Than to have all Earth's treasures
But no title to a Heavenly abode.

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