The New Church Hymnal ‎#459

459. Whiter Than Snow

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

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

4 Lord Jesus, Thou seest 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.
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow;
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

5 The blessing by faith I receive from above.
Oh, glory! My soul is made perfect in love.
My prayer has prevailed, and this moment I know,
The Blood is applied, I am whiter than snow.
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow;
The blood is applied; I am whiter than snow.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole
• Title: Whiter Than Snow
• Author: James Nicholson
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Invitation; Aspiration; Forgievness; Holiness; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
• Composer: William G. Fischer
• Key: A♭ Major