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Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925; Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942 Meter: 8.6.8.3.6.8.3 Appears in 152 hymnals Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Discipleship; Holiness and Purity; Love for Others; Renewal and Revival; Spirituals Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Negro Spiritual
Lord, I Want to Be a Christian