42 I’d Rather Have Jesus Author—Mrs. Rhea F. Miller, 1894–1966 Composer—George Beverly Shea, 1909– Scripture Reference—Psalm 71:23; Matthew 16:24–26 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 The name of George Beverly Shea is certainly well known to evangelical Christians. Since 1947, he has been the featured soloist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and has been seen and heard around the world, through his many recordings, television rallies, and the “Hour of