Lyrics
In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
In the morning when I rise
Give me Jesus
When I am alone, oh
When I am alone
When I am alone
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus
When I am afraid, oh
When I am afraid
When I am afraid
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
But give me Jesus
When I come to die, oh
When I come to die
When I come to die
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
(But give me)
But give me Jesus
Original Version
This page covers a cover recording of the song. See the original: Give Me Jesus by Fernando Ortega lyrics.
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Meaning & Inspiration
Give Me Jesus uses spare repetition to express an undivided preference for Christ above everything the world offers. Morning, solitude, fear, and death become settings for the same prayer, allowing the song to trace devotion across ordinary life, distress, and its final moments. The recurring refrain strips away competing desires until Jesus alone remains the central request. Its simplicity gives the confession a quiet firmness rather than relying on detailed explanation.\n\nThe contrast between Jesus and “all this world” closely reflects Philippians 3:8, where Paul regards every other gain as loss compared with knowing Christ. Psalm 73:25 similarly asks what remains in heaven or earth besides God, making it a fitting parallel for the refrain. The final verse also accords with Romans 14:8, which places both life and death under the lordship of Christ. Across each setting, the song presents faith as enduring dependence on the same person.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 3:8 Paul counts every other gain as loss compared with knowing Christ.
- Psalm 73:25 The psalmist declares that nothing in heaven or earth is desired besides God.
- Romans 14:8 Whether living or dying, believers belong to the Lord.