Hymns and Tunes 1876 111
Hymn 111
1JUST as I am—without one plea,
But that thy blood was shed for me,
And that thou bid'st me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2Just 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.
3Just as I am—though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings within, and fears without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4Just 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.
5Just as I am—thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ;
Because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
6Just as I am—thy love, I own,
Has broken every barrier down ;
Now to be thine, and thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
- Also sung to
- Saffron Walden (SDA Hymnal #313); Woodworth (Hymns and Tunes 1886 #390, Hymns and Tunes 1886 #428)
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- 8.8.8.8
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- iambic (da-DUM) · 60% of beats fit
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