507. 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 loving
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 more loving 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 more holy 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 like Jesus in my heart.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Adapter: John W. Work, Jr. (1907)
Adapter: Frederick J. Work (1907)
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 2010
Topic: The Church at Worship: Commitment; Commitment; Discipleship
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter: Frederick J. Work (1907)
Meter: Irregular
Key: E♭ Major
Source: African-American spiritual



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