Hymn lyrics to Just as I Am (1835) written by Charlotte Elliott, a classic gospel hymn, used in the Billy Graham Crusades altar calls
1 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.
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, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Recordings
This song appears or is referenced on the following albums:
- 1959 – Hymns by Johnny Cash: “Are All the Children In” by Johnny Cash – background music
- 1975 – Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson
- 1975 – Johnny Cash Sings Precious Memories by Johnny Cash
- 1994 – Wondrous Love by Jay Leach
- 1999 – Just as I Am by Johnny Cash
- 2002 – Traveling Mercies by Chris Potter
- 2005 – As I Am by Kristin Chenoweth
- 2009 – Daisy by Brand New
- 2011 – In Times of Sorrow by Pádraigín Ní Uallacháin
- 2011 – A River with No End by Ghost Ship (Mars Hill Church)
- 2012 – Just as I Am by Paul Brandt
- 2013 – Words of Life by Frank Morgan (Chilean gospel singer) – this album also features the Spanish version of this hymn, “Tal como soy”
- 2021 – My Savior – Carrie Underwood