Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Living Hymns #58 (1890) First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus Refrain First Line: Oh, the height and depth of mercy! Lyrics: 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [Take the world, but give me Jesus]
Give me Jesus