Who wrote the song I'd Rather Have Jesus?

Answer 1

"Give Me Jesus" is a traditional Negro Spiritual. It has been printed and added to many hymn books over the years, but was most recently updated by Fernando Ortega (1999) and Jeremy Camp (2007).

Answer 2

Depeche Mode did the original, Marilyn Manson covered it.

Johnny Cash also did a cover 2002.

Answer 3

Rhea F Miller wrote the lyrics.

George Beverly Shea - who is the one most widely heard singing the song - composed the music.

Answer 4

Becky Fender

Answer 5

Martin Gore (of Depeche Mode)