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Whiter than Snow
Author: James Nicholson Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 659 hymnals First Line: Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow; yes, whiter than snow
Whiter than Snow
[Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Jno. R. Sweney Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 12334 55511 16551 Used With Text: WHITER THAN SNOW.
[Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
[Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: E. S. Lorenz Incipit: 12332 33554 34234 Used With Text: Whiter Than Snow
[Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Lord Jesus, I Long To Be Perfectly Whole
Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home #283 (1927) Meter: 11.11.11.11.9.11 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul;
Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry 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.
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]
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 said'st No;
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] Topics: Spiritual Songs The Call Languages: English Tune Title: [LordJesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Lord Jesus, I Long To Be Perfectly Whole
Lord Jesus, I Long To Be Perfectly Whole
Author: James Nicholson Hymnal: Hymnal for Church and Home (2nd ed.) #283 (1928) Meter: 11.11.11.11.9.11 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul;
Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry 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.
2 Lord Jesus, look down from Thy throne in the skies,
And help me to make a complete sacrifice;
I give up thyself, and whatever I know;
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus]
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 said No;
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus]
Topics: Spiritual Songs The Call Languages: English Tune Title: [LordJesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
Lord Jesus, I Long To Be Perfectly Whole
Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole
Author: James L. Nicholson Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #386 (1974) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Refrain First Line: Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want You forever 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, look down from Your 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. (Refrain)
3 Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat,
I wait, blessed Lord, at Your crucified feet;
By faith, for my cleansing I see Your blood flow,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain)
4 Lord Jesus, You see that I patiently wait,
Come now, and within me a new heart create;
To those who have sought You, You never said "No,"
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. (Refrain) Topics: Repentance Scripture: Psalm 51:7 Languages: English Tune Title: FISCHER
Lord Jesus, I Long to Be Perfectly Whole
W. G. Fischer
1835 - 1912 Person Name: William G. Fischer Composer of "FISCHER" in Psalter Hymnal (Blue) William Gustavus Fischer In his youth, William G. Fischer (b. Baltimore, MD, 1835; d. Philadelphia, PA, 1912) developed an interest in music while attending singing schools. His career included working in the book bindery of J. B. Lippencott Publishing Company, teaching music at Girard College, and co-owning a piano business and music store–all in Philadelphia. Fischer eventually became a popular director of music at revival meetings and choral festivals. In 1876 he conducted a thousand-voice choir at the Dwight L. Moody/Ira D. Sankey revival meeting in Philadelphia. Fischer composed some two hundred tunes for Sunday school hymns and gospel songs.
Bert Polman
W. G. Fischer
James Nicholson
1828 - 1896 Author of "Whiter than Snow" in Baptist Hymnal 1991 James L Nicholson United Kingdom/USA 1828-1876. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to the United States around age 25. He lived in Philadelphia, PA, worked as a postal clerk, and was a member of the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church there for about 20 years, where he taught Sunday school, led singing in church, and assisted in evangelical work. This was also hymn writer, William J Kirkpatrick’s, church. Around 1871 he moved to Washington, DC, and worked as a postal clerk there. In addition to his hymn writing, he also wrote several books, one on birds and their care, one on forensic medicine. He died in Washington, DC, but was buried in Philadelphia, PA.
John Perry
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Nicholson, James, an American Methodist minister, is the author of (1) "Dear [Lord] Jesus I long to be perfectly whole" (Holiness desired); and (2) "There's a beautiful land on high " (Heaven), both of which are in I. D. Sankey's Sacred Songs and Solos, 1878.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)
James Nicholson
John R. Sweney
1837 - 1899 Person Name: Jno. R. Sweney Composer of "[Dear Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]" in Grove Songs No. 2 John R. Sweney (1837-1899) was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and exhibited musical abilities at an early age. At nineteen he was studying with a German music teacher, leading a choir and glee club, and performing at children’s entertainments. By twenty-two he was teaching at a school in Dover, Delaware. Soon thereafter, he was put in charge of the band of the Third Delaware Regiment of the Union Army for the duration of the Civil War. After the war, he became Professor of Music at the Pennsylvania Military Academy, and director of Sweney’s Cornet Band. He eventually earned Bachelor and Doctor of Music degrees at the Academy.
Sweney began composing church music in 1871 and became well-known as a leader of large congregations. His appreciators stated “Sweney knows how to make a congregation sing” and “He had great power in arousing multitudes.” He also became director of music for a large Sunday school at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia of which John Wanamaker was superintendent (Wanamaker was the founder of the first major department store in Philadelphia). In addition to his prolific output of hymn melodies and other compositions, Sweney edited or co-edited about sixty song collections, many in collaboration with William J. Kirkpatrick. Sweney died on April 10, 1899, and his memorial was widely attended and included a eulogy by Wanamaker.
Joe Hickerson from "Joe's Jottings #9" used by permission
John R. Sweney
