Lyrics
Just 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! .
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 within, and fears without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come! .
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind;
Yes, 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 every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come I come!
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Meaning & Inspiration
The hymn gives voice to a sinner approaching Christ with no defense except his shed blood and gracious invitation. Each stanza begins from honest need: guilt remains, doubts disturb the soul, and spiritual poverty cannot be repaired by self-effort. The repeated answer, “O Lamb of God, I come,” turns every admission into an act of trust. Acceptance rests on Christ’s promise rather than on the singer becoming worthy first.
The title given to Jesus recalls the Gospel proclamation that identifies him as the Lamb of God who takes away sin. The confidence that Christ will receive, pardon, cleanse, and relieve also closely matches his assurance that the one who comes to him will never be cast out. As the verses progress, hesitation gives way to belonging: divine love breaks barriers, and the approaching sinner becomes Christ’s own. The hymn therefore holds confession and assurance together, presenting repentance as a direct response to mercy already offered.
Related Scripture
- John 1:29 John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away sin.
- John 6:37 Jesus promises never to cast out the person who comes to him.
- 1 John 1:7 Christ’s blood is described as cleansing from every sin.