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I Want Jesus
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Bethel Music's song 'I Want Jesus' is a passionate declaration of wholehearted devotion to Christ. The lyrics express a deep longing for Jesus above all else, rejecting worldly substitutes and lesser loves. The singer surrenders fully, asking God to take the world and give them Jesus, who is described as everything and all that is needed. The song emphasizes that Jesus alone satisfies and is the greatest treasure and calling. It is a worshipful anthem of surrender and exclusive love for Christ, encouraging believers to prioritize Him above all.
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Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
No more mixture, give me the God of scripture
No more idols or lesser loves
No substitute will ever do
There's nothing more I'll ever pursue
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Him, only Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
And I surrender until my heart grows tender
Here be my treasure, my greatest call
No substitute will ever do
There's nothing more I'll ever pursue
Oh, I want Jesus
Sing it out
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Jesus
Only Him, yeah
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, take this world and give me Him
Give me Him
Isn't He enough? Yeah
Isn't He enough?
Jesus is everything, all that I'll ever need
Isn't He enough, isn't He enough
Jesus, my King of Kings, You satisfy me
Oh, isn't He enough?
Isn't He enough? Yeah
Isn't He enough?
Jesus is everything, all that I'll ever need
Isn't He enough? Isn't He enough?
Jesus my King of Kings, You satisfy me
Singing
Oh, I want Jesus, yes I do
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Him
Singing
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, I want Jesus
Oh, I want Him
Oh, only Jesus
Take this world and give me Him
Take this world and give me Him
Oh, You can take this world and give me Him