When I was in the wilderness
The Lord, he spoke and this is what he said
He said I'm sendin' one to speak for me
Go and tell the world to get ready.

Whiter than snow, whiter than snow
If you want to save your soul
Wade on in to the riverflow
I will wash you whiter than snow.

Lived on honey and locust meat
Wore a camel coat in the desert heat
All to call attention to
The fact that Kingdom's comin' soon.

Whiter than snow, whiter than snow
If you want to save your soul
Wade on in to the riverflow
I will wash you whiter than snow.

Make a path and make it straight
He is coming, strong to save
I baptize with water now
But he will bring the spirit down.

Whiter than snow, whiter than snow
If you want to save your soul
Wade on in to the riverflow
I will wash you whiter than snow.

Whiter than snow, whiter than snow
Where the river Jordan rolls
Wade on in to save your soul
I will wash you whiter than snow.