454. 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
Meter: 8.6.8.3 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ;
Topic: Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Year A: Proper 25
Source: African-American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Arranger: Joyce Finch Johnson (1992)
Meter: 8.6.8.3 with refrain
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Arrangement © 1992 The Pilgrim Press



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