JUST AS I AM


          This has always been my favorite Christian song.  Even as a young child I remember wanting it played when I died because I wanted Jesus to know I was coming & I knew even then that he would accept me just as I was.  I've decided to put the lyrics here.



Just as I Am, Without One Plea
Text: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871
Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868

1.   Just as I am, without one plea,
   but that thy blood was shed for me,
   and that thou bidst me come to thee,
   O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

2.   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.

3.   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.

4.   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.

5.   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.

6.   Just as I am, thy love unknown
   hath broken every barrier down;
   now, to be thine, yea thine alone,
   O Lamb of God, I come, I come.


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