The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3462

3462. Just as I Am, Thine Own to Be

1. Just as I am, Thine own to be,
Friend of the young, who lovest me,
To consecrate myself to Thee,
O Jesus Christ, I come.

2. In the glad morning of my day,
My life to give, my vows to pay,
With no reserve and no delay,
With all my heart I come.

3. I would live ever in the light,
I would work ever for the right;
I would serve Thee with all my might;
Therefore, to Thee I come.

4. Just as I am, young, strong, and free,
To be the best that I can be
For truth, and righteousness, and Thee,
Lord of my life, I come.

5. With many dreams of fame and gold,
Success and joy to make me bold,
But dearer still my faith to hold,
For my whole life, I come.

6. And for Thy sake to win renown,
And then to take the victor’s crown,
And at Thy feet to cast it down,
O Master, Lord, I come.

Text Information

• First Line: Just as I am, Thine own to be
• Title: Just as I Am, Thine Own to Be
• Author: Marianne Hearn (1887)
• Meter: 88.86
• Language: English
• Source: The Voice of Praise, by the Sunday School Union (London: 1887)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: SAFFRON WALDEN, Arthur H. Brown, 1890

Tune Information

• Name: DUNSTAN
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1893)
• Meter: 88.86
• Incipit: 56175 12333 34321
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain