Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Hymn Lyrics

PLEASE NOTE: Not all verses may be sung and words may vary in the particular hymn presentation.

Words: American spiritual/folk hymn

Music: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian | American spiritual/folk hymn

1. Lord, I want to be a Christian
In-a my heart, in-a my heart.
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.

2. Lord, I want to be more loving
In-a my heart, in-a my heart.
Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.

3. Lord, I want to be more holy
In-a my heart, in-a my heart.
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.

3. Lord, I don’t want to be like Judas
In-a my heart, in-a my heart.
Lord, I don’t want to be like Judas
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I don’t want to be like Judas in-a my heart.

5. Lord, I want to be like Jesus
In-a my heart, in-a my heart.
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart.