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WASH ME WHITER THAN SNOW by CHARLES WESLEY

Poet Analysis

First Line: JESUS, IN WHOM THE GODHEAD'S RAYS
Last Line: TILL ALL I AM IS LOST IN THINE.
Subject(s): JESUS CHRIST;

Jesus, in whom the Godhead's rays
Beam forth with mildest majesty;
I see Thee full of truth and grace,
And come for all I want to thee.

Save me from pride--the plague expel;
Jesus, Thine humble self impart:
O let Thy mind within me dwell;
O give me lowliness of heart.

Enter thyself, and cast out sin;
Thy spotless purity bestow:
Touch me, and make the leper clean;
Wash me, and I am white as snow.

Sprinkle me, Saviour, with Thy blood,
And all Thy gentleness is mine;
And plunge me in the purple flood,
Till all I am is lost in Thine.



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