Text:Lord, I want to be a Christian
Tune:I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN

571. 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.
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.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart in-a my heart
Title: Lord, I want to be a Christian
Meter: 14 11 6 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: Children and Youth: Profession of Faith; Commitment; Discipleship (3 more...)
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Meter: 14 11 6 11
Key: D Major
Source: African-American spiritual
Copyright: Public Domain



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