Text:Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Adapter:John W. Work
Adapter:Frederick J. Work
Tune:I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter:Frederick J. Work
Media:MIDI file

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 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
Adapter: Frederick J. Work
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1991
Scripture:
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter: Frederick J. Work
Meter: Irregular
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Negro Spritual



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