563: 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 | |
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| First Line: | Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart |
| Title: | Lord, I Want to Be a Christian |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Scripture: | Philippians 3:10; Psalm 84:2; Matthew 5:6; 1 Peter 2:2 |
| Topic: | The Christian Life | Aspiration and Resolve; Aspiration; Commitment; Holiness of Life; Jesus Christ | Example; Love | Our Love of God; Spirituals |
| Source: | Afro-American spiritual |
| Language: | English |
| Tune information | |
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| Tune name: | I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | D Major |
| Source: | Afro-American spiritual |
