Baptist Hymnal 1991 #489
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
Adapter: Frederick J. Work
Adapter: John W. Work
Tune Title: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter: Frederick J. Work
489: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
1. Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
In my heart,
In my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
2. Lord, I want to be more living
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving
In my heart.
In my heart,
In my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
3. Lord, I want to be more holy
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy
In my heart.
In my heart,
In my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
4. Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In my heart.
In my heart,
In my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian
In my heart.
| Text information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Lord, I want to be a Christian |
| Title: | Lord, I Want to Be a Christian |
| Adapter: | Frederick J. Work |
| Adapter: | John W. Work |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Scripture: | Romans 10:9 |
| Tune information | |
|---|---|
| Tune name: | I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN |
| Adapter: | Frederick J. Work |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | Negro Spritual |
