Text:Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Adapter:John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
Adapter:Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
Tune:I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter:Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942

466. 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,
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.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Adapter: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
Adapter: Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
Meter: 8 6 8 3 6 8 3
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture: ;
Topic: Discipleship; Holiness and Purity; Love for Others (2 more...)
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



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