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<\/a>In my youth, I remember singing these two songs. And as I matured, so did my understanding of these two songs. It is difficult for us to understand how God could love us as much as He does, but believe it. God loves us!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
And what could we possibly offer God in return for His great love? Our complete devotion. More than anything in this world, our love and desire for God should take precedence.<\/p>\n
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So today, \u201cThe Wonder of it All\u201d and \u201cI\u2019d Rather Have Jesus\u201d are my choices. One speaks of God\u2019s love for me, the other speaks of my love for God. I pray that you know the wonder of God\u2019s love for you and that you have chosen to love Jesus more than this old world.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Wonder of it All\u201d<\/p>\n
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There’s the wonder of sunset at evening,
\nThe wonder as sunrise I see;
\nBut the wonder of wonders that thrills my soul
\nIs the wonder that God loves me.<\/p>\n
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Refrain
\nO, the wonder of it all! The wonder of it all!
\nJust to think that God loves me.
\nO, the wonder of it all! The wonder of it all!
\nJust to think that God loves me.<\/p>\n
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Verse 2 <\/p>\n Enjoy the Gaither\u2019s version of this song by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d Rather Have Jesus\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold; <\/p>\n I’d rather have Jesus than men’s applause; <\/p>\n He’s fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; <\/p>\n Than to be the king of a vast domain <\/p>\n Another great version of a great song! Click here <\/a>to listen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The verse of Scripture related to this particular song is Philippians 1:21 (NIV). \u201cFor to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.\u201d <\/em>I would rather have Jesus. How about you?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n [i]<\/a> The Wonder of it All, George Beverly Shea, 1955<\/p>\n
\nThere’s the wonder of springtime and harvest,
\nThe sky, the stars, the sun;
\nBut the wonder of wonders that thrills my soul
\nIs a wonder that’s only begun.[i]<\/a><\/p>\n
\nI’d rather be His than have riches untold:
\nI’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands.
\nI’d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand
\n(Chorus)<\/p>\n
\nI rather be faithful to His dear cause;
\nI’d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.
\nI’d rather be true to His holy name.
\n(Chorus)<\/p>\n
\nHe’s sweeter than honey from out the comb;
\nHe’s all than my hungering spirit needs.
\nI’d rather have Jesus and let Him lead
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\nOr be held in sin’s dread sway.
\nI’d rather have Jesus than anything
\nThis world affords today.[ii]<\/a><\/p>\n