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Lyrics and Information

Give Me Jesus

Words by unknown author, stanza 3 adapted by Phil Golden, Jr., stanza 6 added by Phil Golden, Jr.
Tune: African-American melody
Key signature: B flat major (2 flats)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 7.7.7.4. with Refrain
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1. In the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, Give me Jesus.
Refrain: Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus; You may have all this world— Give me Jesus.
2. When I’m happy, hear me sing. When I’m happy, hear me sing. When I’m happy, hear me sing. Give me Jesus.
3. In the darkness as I cry. In the darkness as I cry. In the darkness as I cry. Give me Jesus.
4. And when I am alone. And when I am alone. And when I am alone. Give me Jesus.
5. O, When I come to die. O, When I come to die. O, When I come to die. Give me Jesus.
6. Forever I will sing! Forever I will sing! Forever I will sing! Give me Jesus.