By Charlotte Elliot
Just as I am, without one plea,
But that your blood was shed for me,
And that you called inviting me,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, you will receive,
Will welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because your promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, your love unknown,
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be yours, and yours alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Charlotte Elliot (1789-1871) wrote the words to Just As I Am in hopes it might aid financially in a school her brother started in Brighton, England. Miss Elliot was struck by illness at the age of 30. Unable to participate in parish life by being physically present, she wrote over 150 hymns as a way to worship God. This hymn, published in The Invalid’s Hymnbook, brought in more revenue and support for the school than all the other fund-raising events. This version is from The New Century Hymnal #207.
Biographical details from www.webdelic.com/church/justasf
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