I'd Rather Have Jesus
Embracing Spiritual Riches Over Earthly Treasures - Reba McEntire's "I'd Rather Have Jesus
Lyrics
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
Expresses a preference for Jesus over material wealth, emphasizing spiritual values over monetary possessions.
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
Chooses to belong to Jesus rather than possessing vast riches, highlighting the value of spiritual connection over material abundance.
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than houses or land
Prefers having Jesus over physical property, emphasizing the spiritual home over worldly possessions.
I'd rather be led by His nail scarred hand
Desires to be guided by Jesus' crucifixion wounds, indicating a commitment to follow His teachings and path.
Than to be the queen of a vast domain
Compares rejecting worldly prominence to avoiding the negative influence of sin.
And be held in sin's dread sway
Highlights the negative impact of sin, contrasting it with the positive choice of having Jesus in one's life.
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
Reiterates the preference for Jesus over anything the world can offer.
This world affords today
Emphasizes the enduring value of choosing Jesus in the present world.
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than worldly applause
Prioritizes Jesus over seeking approval and admiration from the secular world.
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause
Values faithfulness to Jesus' cause more than gaining popularity or approval.
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame
Expresses a preference for Jesus over achieving global recognition and acclaim.
Yes, I'd rather be true to His holy name
Chooses to be true to Jesus' holy name rather than pursuing fame.
Than to be the queen of a vast domain
Reiterates the rejection of worldly prominence in favor of a deeper connection with Jesus.
Or be held in sin's dread sway
Underlines the undesirability of being under the sway of sin, reinforcing the preference for Jesus.
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
Restates the central theme of preferring Jesus over anything the world can offer.
This world affords today
Reaffirms the enduring value of choosing Jesus in the current worldly context.
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
Repeats the declaration of preferring Jesus over all worldly possessions and pursuits.
This world affords today
Concludes by emphasizing the timeless and enduring value of choosing Jesus over worldly offerings.
Comment