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Whiter than Snow

James Nicholson (1872) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 2:7

Verse 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.

Chorus

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.

Chorus

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.

Chorus

Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow, Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Verse 4

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.

Chorus

Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow, Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 2:7

Reference 2

  • psalms 51

Reference 3

  • isaiah 1:18

Reference 4

  • isaiah 2:20

Reference 5

  • ezekiel 11:19

Reference 6

  • mark 5:34

Reference 7

  • john 6:37

Reference 8

  • revelation 1:5-7

Reference 9

  • revelation 7:14