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Give Me Jesus

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 103:11-12

Verse 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.

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!

Verse 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.

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!

Verse 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.

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!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 103:11-12

Reference 2

  • matthew 16:26

Reference 3

  • mark 8:36-37

Reference 4

  • 1-corinthians 13:9-12

Reference 5

  • ephesians 3:17-19

Reference 6

  • 1-john 2:15-17

Reference 7

  • 1-john 3:1-2