Wisdom that Washes

"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow" (Psalm 51:7).  "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy is understanding... If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it" (Proverbs 9:10,12).  "Christ Jesus... is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption" (1 Corinthians 1:30). 

As hyssop had once applied blood

Which came from the Passover Lamb

When judgment came in like a flood,

So likewise protected I am. 

As lepers who were declared clean

With hyssop and blood from a bird,  

The shadows of Christ have been seen

With cleansing portrayed in His Word. 

How wondrously now I may know

That I have been cleansed by my Lord

Much whiter than pure driven snow,

Forgiven by God, and restored. 

This washing applies to the wise

Who tremble with God's holy fear. 

The Lord hears the humble who cries,

And cleanses the one who draws near. 

But those who will scorn shall lament

That they had refused cleansing grace

Unless they are moved to repent

And earnestly seek the Lord's face. 

Lord, You are my Wisdom indeed

Who washed away all of my sin. 

How fully You met every need

The moment that You entered in! 

Lord, thank You for so great salvation

Through wisdom that washes my soul,

With righteousness, sanctification,

And by Your redemption so full!