The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#436

436. Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole

1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole,
I want thee for ever to live in my soul;
Break down every idol, cast out every foe,
Now wash me. and I shall be whiter than snow.

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

2 Lord Jesus, let nothing unholy remain,
Apply thine own blood and remove every stain;
To get this blest washing I all things forgo;
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

3 Lord Jesus, thou seest 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.

4 The blessing by faith I receive from above.
O glory, my soul is made perfect in love!
My prayer has prevailed, and this moment I know
The blood is applied, I am whiter than snow.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole
• Author: James Nicholson (c 1828-76)
• Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The life of holiness: Challenge

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