Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#345b

345b. 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 concentrate 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
• Author: Marianne Farningham (Miss M. Hearne), 1834-1909
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Children: Consecrated to Christ; Consecration: To Christ; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Service: Of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: JUST AS I AM
• Composer: Sir J. Barnby, 1838-1896
• Meter: 8.8.8.6
• Key: A♭ Major