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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 402 · Words: African American Spiritual (Anonymous) · Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

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An African American spiritual of unknown origin expressing a sincere personal desire to live as a Christian — more loving, more holy, and more like Jesus. It is one of the most widely sung spirituals in Protestant worship.

Verse 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, (in my heart)
in my heart, (in my heart)
Lord, I want
to be a Christian
in my heart. (in my heart)

Verse 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, (in my heart)
in my heart, (in my heart)
Lord, I want
to be more loving
in my heart. (in my heart)

Verse 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, (in my heart)
in my heart, (in my heart)
Lord, I want
to be more holy
in my heart. (in my heart)

Verse 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, (in my heart)
in my heart, (in my heart)
Lord, I want
to be like Jesus
in my heart. (in my heart)

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