African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#282

282. Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

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.

Refrain:
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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

4 I don't want to be like Judas
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
I don't want to be like Judas
In-a my heart. [Refrain]

5 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
• Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
• Refrain First Line: In-a my heart
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:23
  ;
  1 Peter 2:2
• Topic: The Christian Life: Dedication and Consecration; Holiness; Invitation
• Source: Traditional Spiritual

Tune Information

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