76. 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 in my heart, in my heart
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Language: English
Publication Date: 1981
Topic: Negro Spirituals and Afro-American Liberation Songs
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: [Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart]
Arranger: Dolores Lane, 1933-
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Traditional
Copyright: Arr. © 1981 by Dolores Lane



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