Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#323

323. 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: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 17:5
• Topic: Children; Faithfulness; Prayer / Petition; Repentance
• Source: Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: D Major
• Source: Spiritual