African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#367

367. Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole (Whiter than Snow)

1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul,
Break down every idol, cast out every foe;
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Refrain:
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow,
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

2 Lord Jesus, look down from Thy throne in the skies,
And help me to make a complete sacrifice;
I give up myself, and whatever I know,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain]

3 Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat,
I wait, blessed Lord, at Thy crucified feet;
By faith, for my cleansing I see Thy blood flow,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain]

4 Lord Jesus, Thou seeest I patiently wait,
Come now, and within me a new heart create;
To those who have sought Thee, Thou never saidst "No,"
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole
• Title: Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole (Whiter than Snow)
• Author: James L. Nichloson, c. 1828-1876
• Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes whiter than snow
• Meter: 11.11.11.11. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:7
• Topic: The Christian Life: Hope and Aspiration; Confession

Tune Information

• Name: FISCHER
• Composer: William G. Fischer, 1836-1912
• Meter: 11.11.11.11. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal