The New Century Hymnal ‎#454

454. 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
• Meter: 8.6.8.3 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 10:12-16
  ;
  Deuteronomy 6:5-6
• Topic: Consecration; Faith and Aspiration; Year A: Proper 25
• Source: African-American spiritual

Tune Information

• Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
• Arranger: Joyce Finch Johnson (1992)
• Meter: 8.6.8.3 with refrain
• Source: African-American spiritual
• Copyright: Arrangement © 1992 The Pilgrim Press