Composer: Charlotte Elliot
1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
Story behind the song:
Charlotte Elliott, a hymn writer from the Victorian era, was born in Clapham, London in 1789 and passed away in Brighton in 1871. Despite initial fame as a humorous poet, she turned to hymn writing after falling ill at age 32. Her most famous hymn, "Just as I Am," emphasizes coming to Jesus as one is, without the need to be "good enough." This message of God's forgiveness and unconditional love has resonated in church gatherings. Elliott's hymns are known for their simplicity, devotion, and comforting nature for those in times of sickness and sorrow.