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318. 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 (1828-1876) (1872)
Meter: 11.11.11.11.Ref.
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: Gospel: Consecration
Tune Information
Name: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Composer: William G. Fischer (1835-1912)
Meter: 11.11.11.11.Ref.
Incipit: 11111 111
Key: G Major or modal



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