The Hymnal ‎#139a

139a. Just as I am, without one plea

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that thy blood was shed for me,
And that thou bidd'st me come to thee,

Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in thee to find,

Just as I am: thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because thy promise I believe,

Just as I am, thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be thine, yea, thine alone,

O Lamb of God, I come.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Just as I am, without one plea
• Author: Charlotte Elliott (1840)
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Ash Wednesday and Lent; Parochial Missions

Tune Information

• Name: ST. CRISPIN
• Composer: George J. Elvey (1862)
• Meter: 8.8.8.6.
• Incipit: 33351 22355 51766
• Key: E Major