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[Some folk would rather have houses and land]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Harrison Johnson Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 11712 21233 21333 Used With Text: I've Decided to Make Jesus My Choice

I've Decided to Make Jesus My Choice

Author: Harris Johnson Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Some folk would rather have houses and land Lyrics: 1 Some folk would rather have houses and land. Some folk choose silver and gold. These things they treasure and forget about their soul; Refrain: I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. The road is rough, the going gets tough, and the hills are hard to climb, I’ve started out a long time ago, there’s no doubt in my mind; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. 2 These clothes may be ragged that I’m wearing. Heavy is the load that I’m bearing These old burdens that I’m carrying [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Used With Tune: [Some folk would rather have houses and land]

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Published text-tune combinations (hymns) from specific hymnals

Some Folk Would Rather Have Houses (I've Decided to Make Jesus My Choice)

Author: Harris Johnson Hymnal: This Far By Faith #236 (1999) First Line: Some folk would rather have houses and land Refrain First Line: The road is rough; the going gets tough Lyrics: 1 Some folk would rather have houses and land. Some folk choose silver and gold. These things they treasure and forget about their souls; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. Refrain: The road is rough; the going gets tough, and the hills are hard to climb. I’ve started out a long time ago, there’s no doubt in my mind; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. 2 These clothes may be ragged that I’m wearing. Heavy is the load that I’m bearing, these old burdens that I’m carrying. I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. [Refrain] Topics: Stewardship, Commitment; Invitation to Discipleship; Lent; Reconciliation; Reformation; Witness Scripture: Joshua 24:15-24 Languages: English Tune Title: [Some folk would rather have houses and land]

I've Decided to Make Jesus My Choice

Author: Harris Johnson Hymnal: Lift Every Voice and Sing II #68 (1993) First Line: Some folk would rather have houses and land Lyrics: 1 Some folk would rather have houses and land. Some folk choose silver and gold. These things they treasure and forget about their soul; Refrain: I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. The road is rough, the going gets tough, and the hills are hard to climb, I’ve started out a long time ago, there’s no doubt in my mind; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. 2 These clothes may be ragged that I’m wearing. Heavy is the load that I’m bearing These old burdens that I’m carrying [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [Some folk would rather have houses and land]

I've Decided to Make Jesus My Choice

Author: Harrison Johnson Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #329 (1982) First Line: Some folk would rather have houses and land Refrain First Line: The road is rough; the going gets tough Lyrics: 1 Some folk would rather have houses and land. Some folk choose silver and gold. These things they treasure and forget about their souls; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. Refrain: The road is rough; the going gets tough, and the hills are hard to climb. I’ve started out a long time ago, there’s no doubt in my mind; I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. 2 These clothes may be ragged that I’m wearing. Heavy is the load that I’m bearing; These old burdens that I’m carrying I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice. [Refrain] Topics: Choir Selections; Commitment and Submission Languages: English Tune Title: [Some folk would rather have houses and land]