Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#387

387. 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: 2012
• Topic: Discipleship; Holiness; Life in Christ, Christian Life; Love for Others; Renewal; Spirituals
• 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