Hymnal: The Book of Praise #571 (1997) Meter: 14.11.6.11 Hymnal Title: The Book of Praise First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart in-a my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
2 Lord, I want to be more loving
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
3 Lord, I want to be more holy
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart. Topics: Children and Youth Profession of Faith; Commitment; Discipleship; Holy / Holiness; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith; Spirituals Languages: English Tune Title: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Lord, I want to be a Christian