Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
I'd Rather Have Jesus
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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I'd rather, rather have Him than 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 the vast domains
Than be held in sins dread sway
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
I'd rather have Jesus than man's applause
See, I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
Oh, I'd rather have my Jesus than all the worldwide fame
Yes, I'd rather be true to His holy, to His holy name
Than to be the king of a vast domain
Than be held in sins dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have You, Jesus, than anything
This world can afford today, oh, yes
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world can afford, can afford today
I just love Him
I love You Lord more than anything, anything
I'd rather have Jesus than man's applause
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
I'd rather have my Jesus than all the worldwide fame
You see, I'd rather be true to my Saviour's holy name
Than to be a king of a vast domain
Than be held in sins dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world can afford to be
You see, I'd rather have my Jesus
He's been good to me
I'd rather have my Jesus than any, than anything
This world can afford, can afford today
I love You
The lyrics of "I'd Rather Have Jesus" by Bill and Gloria Gaither are about the choice of placing value on spiritual things versus material possessions. The songwriter is expressing the belief that having Jesus in their life is more valuable than any form of material wealth, including silver, gold, houses, lands or worldwide fame. The song is written as a personal testimony, where the writer declares their devotion and love for Jesus, stating that they would rather have Him than anything else this world can offer.
The lyrics portray the image of Jesus as one that has gone through suffering and sacrifice, as the words reference "nail-pierced hands". The image of Jesus as a man who willingly sacrificed his life for humanity is central to the Christian faith, and the songwriter's declaration that they would rather follow Jesus exemplifies the faith of many believers. The repeated phrases in the song highlight the writer's conviction in choosing Jesus over worldly possessions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I would prefer to have Jesus rather than wealth in silver and gold.
I'd rather, rather have Him than riches untold
I would rather have Jesus than any immeasurable fortune.
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
I would rather have Jesus rather than owning any property or real estate.
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hands
I would rather be guided by Jesus who endured pain with love and sacrifice.
Than to be a king of the vast domains
I would prefer not to be a ruler over vast domains.
Than be held in sins dread sway
I would not like to be controlled by dreadful sins.
I'd rather have Jesus than anything
I value having Jesus more than any materialistic desire.
This world can afford today
No earthly possession of this world can surpass the worth of having Jesus.
I'd rather have Jesus than man's applause
I would rather seek Jesus' approval than the admiration of other people.
See, I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
In fact, I would prefer to remain loyal to Jesus' mission and purpose.
Oh, I'd rather have my Jesus than all the worldwide fame
I value having Jesus more than achieving global popularity.
Yes, I'd rather be true to His holy, to His holy name
Truly, my top priority is to be authentic in following Jesus' holy name.
I just love Him
I have deep affection and devotion towards Jesus.
I love You Lord more than anything, anything
I express my love to Jesus, asserting that He means more to me than anything else.
You see, I'd rather have my Jesus
It is crystal clear that my preference is to have Jesus.
He's been good to me
I acknowledge that Jesus has been merciful and kind to me.
I'd rather have my Jesus than any, than anything
Undoubtedly, I would rather have Jesus than any other thing.
This world can afford, can afford today
I affirm that no worldly possession is more valuable than having Jesus in my life.
I love You
I declare my love to Jesus.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Beverly Shea, Rhea Miller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I’d Rather Have Jesus – The Lyrics
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.
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.
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.
He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He’s sweeter than honey from out of the comb;
He’s all that my hungering spirit needs,
I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead.
@Roseiraemflor
A letra desse hino em Português:
Jesus é melhor
Hinário Adventista
Jesus é melhor, sim, que ouro e bens
Jesus é melhor do que tudo que tens
Melhor que riquezas e posições
Melhor muito mais do que milhões
Pode ser um rei com poder nas mãos
Mas do mal escravo, sim
Mil vezes prefiro o meu Jesus
E servi-lo até o fim
Jesus é melhor que qualquer valor
Amigo leal, no prazer e na dor
Melhor do que tudo, Ele é pra mim
Melhor que qualquer amigo, enfim
Jesus é mais puro que a linda flor
Jesus é o Sol da Justiça e do amor
Jesus é a fonte que satisfaz
Caminho do bem, verdade e paz
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I’d Rather Have Jesus – The Lyrics
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.
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.
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.
He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He’s sweeter than honey from out of the comb;
He’s all that my hungering spirit needs,
I’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead.
@joelkingston6629
thanks, you have saved my time.
@tuannie3298
Thanks for the lyrics
@gigibolani4712
Tnx sis
@dianalemeron3569
Loes this song.
@hebronmulemia6667
Amen. This reminds me of the story in Mark 5 where the men of Gerasenes chose the concern of the worldly possessions over the having Jesus in their country one who had set a demon possessed man free.
To me and you it might not necessarily be pigs but other personal things and prosperity, preferences where we draw a line that puts our pursuit and commitment to Christ's course aside.
@benjaminhualngo2323
this song has touched my heart! 2024🙏🙏🙏
@mortimergardens9170
Gaither is wonderful we need all of us need to remember whose we are and where we are going to spend eternity. That's all that counts, and their songs bring us Homeward toJesus
@cynthiarosas8214
Everyone needs salvation here are the words of salvation please forgive me jesus im a sinner come into my heart and save me from my sin I no that you are the savior and I no that you died for me on calvary and I no that God raise you from the dead and you are alive and I thankyou for your salvation in Jesus holy name amen and its important to always ask for forgiveness
@jntshinga2164
🙏🏾In 2021 I'd rather have Jesus than anything. Lord help us to stay faithful & choose you even when the storms rage and we are losing our loved ones. 🙌🏾