La música cristiana es de origen judío: la liturgia musical de la sinagoga, en particular el canto psalmódico de los judíos como unidad poética musical, fue un legado preciado transmitido del Israel antiguo al cristianismo primitivo, como forma de manifestar tanto a nivel personal como comunitario las creencias religiosas y la fe en Dios.
Verse 1
To emulate my mother is fine,
to imitate my sister sometimes,
to accomplish what my brother has achieved;
I would rather be more like Thee,
(it's my desire to be more like Thee),
I want to more like Thee.
Chorus 1
(I want to walk, I want to talk like He talked),
oh I want to be more.
(I want to pray like Jesus prayed each and everyday),
oh I want to be more, be more like Thee
Verse 2
To win a Grammy one day,
to see my name in lights on Broadway;
these things don't really matter to me,
I would rather be more like Thee.
Chorus 2
(I've gotta love my fellow man, Lord, I've got to lend a helping hand),
oh, I want to be more.
(I've got to stay holy, but Lord You've got to show me),
oh, I want to be more, oh be more like Thee.
Bridge
Use me for Thy service each day,
every way, Lord, I pray.
Vamp
Walk like Jesus walked,
talk like Jesus talked,
I want to be like Him.
Pray like Jesus prayed,
each and every day,
I want to be like Him.
Love my fellow man,
lend a helping hand,
I want to be more like Him.
Stay holy,
Lord, please show me,
I want to be like Him.