The Celebration Hymnal

554

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.  

Refrain:  
O the height and depth of mercy!  
O the length and breadth of love!  
O the fullness of redemption,  
Pledge of endless life above!  

2 Take the world, but give me Jesus,  
Sweetest comfort of my soul.  
With my Savior watching o’er me,  
I can sing tho' billows roll. [Refrain]  

3 Take the world, but give me Jesus;  
Let me view His constant smile.  
Then thro'out my pilgrim journey  
Light will cheer me all the while. [Refrain]  

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. [Refrain]

WORDS: Fanny J. Crosby
MUSIC: John R. Sweney
Theme: Walking with God: Aspiration and Consecration