I Want To Be A Christian

Grade Level 3

Year: 1990

Type: Eb/F Solo

Composer: James Curnow

Solo with Piano Accompaniment

Program Notes:

This attractive solo for Eb or F instrument is based on a popular American folk hymn, “Lord, I Want to be a Christian.”  The words of each verse repeat variations on a simple prayer:

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

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

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

4.       Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart