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Whiter than Snow

Words and music by James Nicholson & William Fischer · 1872

Key of G · 76 BPM · 3/4 · Confession,Grace · Psalm 51:7

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.
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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