Living Hymns ‎#58

58. 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, though billows roll. [Chorus]

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Let me view his constant smile;
Then throughout 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: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1879, by Jno. R. Sweney.

Tune Information

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