Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature Oh thou of God and man the son Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor Thou my soul's glory, joy and crown
Beautiful Savior Lord of Thy nations Son of God and son of man Glory and honor Praise, adoration Now and forevermore be Thine
I'd rather have Jesus than silver and 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
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 the king of a vast domain Or he held in sin's dread sway I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today
