The Hymnbook ‎#317

317. 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian
• Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
• Meter: Irregular
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:29
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 3:12-13
  ;
  1 John 3:2
• Topic: Aspiration; Hope; Spirituals; Life in Christ: Hope and Aspiration
• Source: Negro Spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Negro Melody