Give Me Jesus

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1 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
all its joys are but a name;
but his love abides forever,
through eternal years the same.

Refrain:
Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
Oh, the length and breadth of love!
Oh, the fullness of redemption,
pledge of endless life above!

2 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
sweetest comfort of my soul;
with the Savior watching o'er me,
I can sing, though thunders roll. [Refrain]

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus;
in his cross my trust shall be
till with clearer, brighter vision
face to face my Lord I see. [Refrain]

Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #699

Author: Fanny Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus, All its joys are but a name
Title: Give Me Jesus
Author: Fanny Crosby
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O the height and depth of mercy
Notes: Spanish translation: See "Dejo el mundo y sigo a Cristo" by Vicente Mendoza
Copyright: Public Domain

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