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The Open Hymnal · No. 198 · Words: James Nicholson · Tune: Whiter Than Snow
Whiter Than Snow
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A prayer hymn written by James Nicholson in 1872, based on Psalm 51:7, expressing a longing for complete sanctification and spiritual cleansing. The refrain echoes the psalmist's plea to be made 'whiter than snow.'
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow;
Now wash me,
and I shall be whiter than snow.
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