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Give Me Jesus

By Danny Gokey

1,322 views Jul 16, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Danny Gokey's song 'Give Me Jesus' is a simple, heartfelt declaration of devotion. The lyrics express a desire for Jesus above all else—whether in the morning, in loneliness, or at the moment of death. The repeated refrain 'You can have all this world, give me Jesus' emphasizes that nothing worldly compares to the value of Christ. The song draws from the traditional African American spiritual of the same name, focusing on the sufficiency of Jesus in every season of life. It encourages listeners to prioritize their relationship with God over material or temporal concerns.

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In the morning when I rise

In the morning when I rise

In the morning when I rise

Give me Jesus


Give me Jesus

Oh give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Oh give me Jesus


When I am alone

Oh, when I am alone

And when I am alone

Give me Jesus


Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Give me Jesus


Give me Jesus, give me Jesus

Give me Jesus, cause it's all I need, give me Jesus


When I come to die

Oh, when I come to die

When I come to die

Give me Jesus


Give me Jesus

Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

Give me Jesus


Give me Jesus

You can have all this world

You can have all this world

You can have all this world

Give me Jesus

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