621. Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (Dios, yo quiero ser cristiano de corazón)

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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.

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1 Dios, yo quiero ser *cristiano
de corazón, de corazón;
Dios, yo quiero ser *cristiano de corazón.
De corazón, de corazón,
Dios, yo quiero ser *cristiano de corazón.

2 Dios, yo quiero amarte siempre
de corazón, de corazón;
Dios, yo quiero amarte siempre de corazón.
De corazón, de corazón,
Dios, yo quiero amarte siempre de corazón.

3 Dios, yo quiero ser más †santo
de corazón, de corazón;
Dios, yo quiero ser más †santo de corazón.
De corazón, de corazón,
Dios, yo quiero ser más †santo de corazón.

4 Dios, yo quiero ser cual Cristo
de corazón, de corazón;
Dios, yo quiero ser cual Cristo de corazón.
De corazón, de corazón,
Dios, yo quiero ser cual Cristo de corazón.

* cristiana
† santa

Text Information
First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart (Dios, yo quiero ser cristiano de corazón, de corazón)
Title: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian (Dios, yo quiero ser cristiano de corazón)
Adapter: John W. Work, Jr., 1872-1925
Adapter: Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
Translator: Arnoldo Canclini, b. 1926
Meter: Irregular
Language: English; Spanish
Publication Date: 2019
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Beatitudes; Bienaventuranzas; Commitment and Dedication (7 more...)
Source: African American spiritual
Tune Information
Name: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN
Adapter: Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942
Meter: Irregular
Key: D Major
Source: African American spiritual



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