African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#344

344. Just As I Am

1 Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am,
Just as I am
Just as I am, 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.
Just as I am,
Just as I am
Just as I am, I come.

3 Just as I am, though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt;
Fightings within and fears without,
O Lamb of God, I come.
Just as I am,
Just as I am
Just as I am, 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.
Just as I am,
Just as I am
Just as I am, I come.

Text Information

• First Line: Just as I am, without one plea
• Title: Just As I Am
• Author: Charlotte Elliott 1789-1871
• Refrain First Line: O Lamb of God, I come
• Meter: 888 6 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  John 7:37-38
• Topic: Conflict; Invitation; Jesus Christ: His Blood

Tune Information

• Name: JUST AS I AM
• Adapter: Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, b. 1953
• Meter: 888 6 with refrain
• Key: D Major
• Source: Gaul's The Holy City
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.