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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 357 · Words: Charlotte Elliott · Tune: WOODWORTH
Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Charlotte Elliott in 1835, this hymn is one of the most beloved invitational hymns in Christian hymnody, expressing the soul's approach to Christ exactly as it is — without merit or condition. It became widely associated with evangelistic altar calls, notably through Billy Graham crusades.
Verse 1
Just as I am,
without one plea,
but that thy blood
was shed for me,
and that thou bidst me
come to thee,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Verse 2
Just as I am,
and waiting not
to rid my soul
of one dark blot,
to thee whose blood
can cleanse each spot,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Verse 3
Just as I am,
though tossed about
with many a conflict,
many a doubt,
fightings and fears
within, without,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Verse 4
Just as I am,
poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing
of the mind,
yea, all I need
in thee to find,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Verse 5
Just as I am,
thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon,
cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise
I believe,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
Verse 6
Just as I am,
thy love unknown
hath broken every
barrier down;
now, to be thine,
yea, thine alone,
Refrain
O Lamb of God, I come,
I come.
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