Hymn History: I'd Rather Have Jesus
At the age of 23, George Beverly Shea (1909 – 2013) had a hard decision to make. He could accept a job offer in a secular singing position in New York City, with a great salary and wide respect; or he could continue singing in churches and on Christian radio programs. The poem God used in his life became "I'd Rather Have Jesus."
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Hymn Lyrics: I'd Rather Have Jesus…
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