Christian Worship ‎#699

699. Take the World, but Give Me Jesus

1 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
all its joys are but a name;
but his love abides forever,
through eternal years the same.

Refrain:
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 the Savior watching o'er me,
I can sing, though thunders roll. [Refrain]

3 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Take the world, but give me Jesus
• Title: Take the World, but Give Me Jesus
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 (abr., alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, the height and depth of mercy
• Meter: 76 76 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Matthew 16:26
  ;
  Ephesians 3:17-19
  ;
  1 John 2:15-17
• Topic: Discipleship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GIVE ME JESUS
• Composer: J. Paul Williams, b. 1937
• Composer: Donna L. Williams, b. 1940
• Meter: 76 76 with refrain
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1980 Hope Publishing Company