African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#463

463. 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,) 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,) 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,) 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,) 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 In my heart, in my heart
• Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
• Adapter: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925
• Adapter: Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
• Refrain First Line: In my heart
• Meter: 8 6 8 3 6 8 3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Matthew 6:21
• Topic: Renewal and Revival
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
• Adapter: Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
• Meter: 8 6 8 3 6 8 3
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Negro Spiritual