Take the world, but give me Jesus;
All its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever,
Through eternal years the same.
Take the world, but give me Jesus,
Sweetest comfort of my soul;
With my Saviour watching o’er me,
I can sing while billows roll.
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.
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’ll see.
F. J. Crosby