Hymns for the Living Church ‎#386

386. Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole

1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want You 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 Your 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 Your crucified feet;
By faith, for my cleansing I see Your blood flow,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain)

4 Lord Jesus, You see that I patiently wait,
Come now, and within me a new heart create;
To those who have sought You, You never said "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
• Author: James L. Nicholson (1872)
• Refrain First Line: Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow
• Meter: 11 11 11 11 Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:7
  ;
  Psalm 51:10
  ;
  John 6:37
• Topic: Repentance

Tune Information

• Name: FISCHER
• Composer: William G. Fischer (1872)
• Meter: 11 11 11 11 Ref.
• Key: G Major