Classic Christian Hymns · Public-domain text

Just As I Am

Charlotte Elliott

Charlotte Elliott (1789–1871) was an English poet who was invalidated by chronic illness for much of her life. One evening in 1835, feeling useless and depressed while her family was busy preparing for a church bazaar, she began to doubt her own salvation. In her dark room, she resolved to fight her doubts by writing down the reasons for her hope. She penned the words to 'Just As I Am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed for me', creating a historic invitation hymn that has comforted millions with the assurance of God's unconditional acceptance.

Source: The Invalid's Hymn Book

Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou bidd'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
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, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Joy to the WorldJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJust over in the Glory LandLead On, O King EternalLead, Kindly LightLeaning on the Everlasting Arms