Whiter Than Snow

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Composer: Ellen Koehler

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Whiter Than Snow

Verse 1
Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want You 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.

Verse 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.

Verse 3
Lord Jesus, before You 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.

Chorus
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow;
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.

Setting: Ellen Koehler. Copyright ©2013 Ellen Koehler.
All Rights Reserved.
Words: James Nicholson, 1872.
Tune: William G. Fischer (1835-1912)

 

Commentary -
 

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”  – 1 John 1:9

This classic hymn of Confession is a beautiful expression of the penitent’s cry for forgiveness and the request, made in faith and humility, to be transformed day by day to be more like Christ, conformed to His image. Because it is a sung prayer, we often sing it with just one or two instruments as accompaniment.

Key: E/G, Modulation between verse 2 and 3. The chorus is not repeated between these two verses.

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