Just As I Am

— Charlotte Elliot with Renee Adele Phillips

Just as I am, without one plea,
I have nothing to give You, Lord.
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
Yet You gave everything to me—
And that Thou bid’st me come to Thee,
Why?  Are you really calling me?
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!
I want so badly to believe it and run into Your arms.

Just as I am, though tossed about
I’m still not sure if I can surrender—
With many a conflict, many a doubt;
if I can finally lay down everything that keeps me from You.
Fightings within, and fears without,
Yet in the midst of all the noise of my fear,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
I hear it.  You are calling me.

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
I have run so far and still feel so damaged
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
But You say You’ll forgive me—for all of it—
Because Thy promise I believe,
and You’ll love me in spite of it?!
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
I’ll come.  I’ll come.

Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Here in Your arms, there is unfathomable love
Has broken every barrier down;
and grace enough to stop my running.
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
I am always and only Yours, my God.
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!
Held tightly by You, I’ve come home.