The Christian Sunday School Hymnal ‎#30

30. 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 seest I patiently wait;
Come now, and within me a new heart create.
To those who have sought thee thou never said'st 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: Whiter than Snow
• Author: James Nicholson
• Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow--yes, whiter than snow
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Psalm 51:7

Tune Information

• Name: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
• Composer: Wm. G. Fischer