558. 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…

3 Lord, I want to be more holy…

4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus…

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Meter: Irregular
Publication Date: 2020
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Discipleship; Following Christ; Heritage: African American (3 more...)
Source: African American spiritual (USA), Folk Songs of the American Negro, 1907
Tune Information
Name: LORD I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Meter: Irregular
Key: D Major
Source: African American spiritual, Folk Songs of the American Negro, 1907; harm. anon.



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