Christ in Song ‎#315

315. Give Me Jesus

1 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
All its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever,
Thro' eternal years the same.

Chorus:
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 my Saviour watching o'er me,
I can sing, tho' billows roll. [Chorus]

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Let me view His constant smile;
Then thro'out my pilgrim journey
Light will cheer me all the while. [Chorus]

4 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. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus
• Title: Give Me Jesus
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christ: Christ Precious
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Take the world, but give me Jesus]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: F Major
• Notes: Public Domain.