Lyrics
Just as I am, without one plea
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
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, I come.
Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Has broken ev'ry barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Charlotte Elliott
We often feel the need to clean up our lives before approaching God, but Christ invites us to come exactly as we are. This cherished hymn reminds us that our acceptance is based entirely on Jesus' shed blood, not our own perfection or efforts. Even when weighed down by doubts, conflicts, or hidden flaws, we can draw near to the Lamb of God with complete trust. Today, bring your heart to Him without delay, knowing His grace is more than enough to cleanse and restore you.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- John 1:29: “The next day, John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
- 1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.”
- Hebrews 4:16: “Let’s therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for help in time of need.”