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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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