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26. 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
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. [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]

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: 1978
Topic: Assurance
Tune Information
Name: [Take the world, but give me Jesus]
Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
Key: F Major



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