Take the World But Give Me Jesus (Ascend the The Hill)

Original Lyrics By: Fanny Crosby (1926)

1 Take the world, but give me Jesus,
All its joys are but a name;
But His love abideth ever,
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 my Savior 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 throughout 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]

The Gospel in Song, 1926 (Timeless Truths)