Once a Leper

Verse 1

Once a leper came to Jesus, full of sores and sin and shame, Seeking cleansing, seeking healing, trusting in His pow'r he came; "If Thou wilt," he said to Jesus, "Thou, I know, canst make me clean," And the Saviour reached and touched him, saying, "I will, be thou clean."

Chorus

'Tis My will, O be thou clean, 'Tis My will, O be thou clean; I have come to heal and bless thee, Come to bear thy sin and pain, Come to bring thee full salvation, 'Tis My will, O be thou clean.

Verse 2

So 'twill be with you, O sinner, tho' a wretch so vile you be; If you'll come right on to Jesus, His salvation you shall see; By His pow'r and blood He'll cleanse you, taking all your guilt away. Do you not desire this cleansing? Look to Jesus, then, today.

Verse 3

So with you and me, my brother, if uncleanness dwell within, Jesus' blood not only covers but it washes out all sin; And His Spirit's pow'r will keep us, 'tis His will that it be so He has died to sanctify us, this the Bible makes us know.

Verse 4

If you bring Him your diseases as this leper did of yore, He will touch you with His power, giving you a perfect cure; Do not falter, come and ask Him, He will surely heed your cry, Come and cast your burden on Him even while He is so nigh.