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.

 2  Lord Jesus, let nothing unholy remain,

    Apply Thine own blood and extract every stain;

    To get this blest cleansing I all things forego;

    Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

 3  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.

 4  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.

 5  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.