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]
Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #367
First Line: | Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole |
Title: | Whiter than Snow |
Author: | James Nicholson (1872) |
Meter: | 11.11.11.11 with refrain |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Whiter than snow; yes, whiter than snow |
Notes: | Spanish translation: See "Yo quiero ser limpio, bendito Jesús" by H. W. Cragin |
Copyright: | Public Domain |