Purity

Verse 1

Thou art pure, O God, my Father, Like Thyself, may I be pure; Doubting never, but the rather, Make me of my cleansing sure, That I may be hence, forever, Whiter than the virgin snow.

Verse 2

Thou art pure, O, Holy Savior, White-robed, spotless, I would be; Free from sin, O, blessed favor, Make, O make me pure like Thee, That I may be hence, forever, Whiter than the virgin snow.

Verse 3

Thou art pure, Eternal Spirit, Breathe Thy Spirit into mine; Let me now, from Thee, inherit Perfect purity divine, That I may be hence, forever, Whiter than the virgin snow.

Verse 4

Father, Son, Eternal Spirit, Ever blessed Trinity, Faith o’ercomes my doubts’ demerit, I take Thee, O take Thou me. Keep, O keep me hence, forever, Whiter than the virgin snow.