Whiter Than Snow

James Nicholson, 1872. This public-domain hymn text is preserved by Hymnary.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.