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Whiter Than Snow

Author: James Nicholson, c. 1828-1876 Appears in 708 hymnals Topics: Cleansing and Forgiveness First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow 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. Refrain: 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. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] 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 saidst "No" - Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]
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Children of the heavenly King

Author: John Cennick Appears in 1,208 hymnals Topics: Heart Cleansed

Hosanna

Author: Brooke Fraser Meter: Irregular Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Cleansing; Cleansing First Line: I see the King of glory Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: HILLSONG HOSANNA
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I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 565 hymnals Topics: Cleansing Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God; he bears them all and frees us from the accursèd load. I bring my guilt to Jesus, to wash my crimson stains clean in his blood most precious, till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my needs on Jesus; all fullness dwells in him; he heals all my diseases; my soul he does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, my burdens and my cares; he from them all releases; he all my sorrows shares. 3 I long to be like Jesus--meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus--the Father’s holy Child. I long to be with Jesus, amid the heavenly throng, to sing with saints his praises, to learn the angels’ song. Scripture: Isaiah 53:6 Used With Tune: CALCUTTA
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Thou Hidden Love Of God

Author: John Wesley; Gerhard Tersteegen Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 270 hymnals Topics: Christian Holiness Inward Cleansing First Line: Thou hidden Love of God, whose height Scripture: Ephesians 3:18-19
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Savior, More than Life to Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.9.7.9 with refrain Appears in 459 hymnals Topics: Cleansing Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour Lyrics: 1 Savior, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to Thee; Let Thy precious blood applied, Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. Refrain: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour Let me feel thy cleansing pow'r; May Thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee. 2 Through this changing world below, Lead me gently, gently as I go; Trusting Thee, I cannot stray, I can never, never lose my way. [Refrain] 3 Let me love Thee more and more, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; Till my soul is lost in love, In a brighter, brighter world above. [Refrain] Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Used With Tune: MORE THAN LIFE
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What a Wonderful Savior

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 187 hymnals Topics: Cleansing First Line: Christ has for sin atonement made Refrain First Line: What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus Lyrics: 1 Christ has for sin atonement made-- what a wonderful Savior! We are redeemed, the price is paid-- what a wonderful Savior! [Refrain:] What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus! What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Lord! 2 I praise him for the cleansing blood-- what a wonderful Savior! that reconciled my soul to God-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) 3 He cleansed my heart from all its sin-- what a wonderful Savior! and now he reigns and rules therein-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) 4 He walks beside me in the way-- what a wonderful Savior! and keeps me faithful day by day-- what a wonderful Savior! (Refrain) Scripture: John 4:42 Used With Tune: BENTON HARBOR
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Nothing But the Blood

Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Appears in 559 hymnals Topics: Cleansing and Forgiveness First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! Precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Refrain: Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon, this I see— Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing, this my plea - Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 3 Nothing can for sin atone— Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done— Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] 4 This is all my hope and peace— Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness— Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [What can wash away my sin?]
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Be Perfect

Author: Charles P. Jones Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Cleansing First Line: Be perfect, O believing one Lyrics: 1 Be perfect, O believing one, For so Thy Lord commands, And when thou bowest at His throne Lift to Him holy hands. 2 God will unto His saints speak peace, But let them nevermore, To folly turn, but seek for grace To make salvation sure. 3 Be perfect and the Saviour seek With all thy heart and mind, Be full of love, obedient, meek, Long suffering and kind. 4 Be perfect, trusting grace complete, A perfect Saviour claim; Live daily at the mercy seat And conquer in His name. 5 Be perfect, O believing one, Live with the single eye, And when thy work on earth is done There's rest for thee on high. Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Used With Tune: PERFECTION
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The Cleansing Wave

Author: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1839-1908 Appears in 348 hymnals Topics: Cleansing and Forgiveness First Line: O now I see the cleansing wave Refrain First Line: The cleansing stream I see, I see! Lyrics: 1 O now I see the crimson wave, The fountain deep and wide: Jesus, my Lord, mighty to save, Points to His wounded side. Chorus: The cleansing stream, I see, I see! I plunge, and O it cleanseth me! O praise the Lord, it cleanseth me! It cleanseth me - yes, cleanseth me! 2 I rise to walk in heav'n's own light Above the world and sin, With heart made pure, and garments white, And Christ enthroned within. [Chorus] 3 Amazing grace! 'tis heav'n below To feel the blood applied, And Jesus, only Jesus know - My Jesus crucified. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [O now I see the cleansing wave]

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