Majestic Jesus

By Larry Groenewald  2017

Adapted from the original “I’d rather have Jesus” – Composer: Rhea F. Miller; Music: George Beverly Shea

 

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1:
I’d rather have Jesus than silver or 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.

CHORUS:
Than to be the king of a vast domain,
And be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything,
This world affords today.

2:
I’d rather have Jesus than worldly 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.

CHORUS:
Than to be the king of a vast domain,
And be held in sin’s dread sway;
I’d rather have Jesus than anything,
This world affords today.

SPOKEN WORD:
My thoughts are filled with beautiful words for the king,
and I will use my voice as a writer would use pen and ink.
No one is as handsome as you!
Your words are always kind.
That is why God will always bless you.
Mighty king, glorious ruler, strap on your sword and ride out in splendor!
Win victories for truth and mercy and justice.
Do fearsome things with your powerful arm.
Send your sharp arrows through enemy hearts and make all nations fall at your feet.
You are God, and you will rule forever as king.
Your royal power brings about justice.
You love justice and hate evil.
And so, your God chose you and made you happier than any of your friends.

Yes….we count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus our Lord: for whom we are suffering the loss of all things, and do count them as dung, that we all may win Christ.

ENDING:
As in Adam all die,
So in Christ will all be made alive!
O Yes!
As in Adam all die,
So in Christ will all be made alive!