The Hymn Makers - Just As I am - Oh Lamb of God I Come Lyrics
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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Lamb Of God
Meaning & Inspiration
The Hymn Makers' rendition of "Just As I Am - Oh Lamb of God I Come," released on January 25, 2017, reintroduces a hymn that has profoundly shaped Christian faith for generations. This particular recording preserves the hymn's essential spiritual weight while presenting its timeless message of unconditional acceptance to a contemporary audience. It’s a powerful invitation, echoing through the centuries, to approach the divine not on the basis of personal merit or achieved righteousness, but precisely in one’s current state of brokenness and need.
The enduring narrative behind "Just As I Am" traces back to Charlotte Elliott in 1835, a woman grappling with chronic illness and spiritual despondency. Challenged to truly surrender her life to God, she wrote these words as a testament to coming to Christ exactly as she was, without pretense or delay. This deeply personal origin imbues the hymn with an authenticity that resonates with anyone who has ever felt inadequate or burdened. The Hymn Makers effectively convey this foundational sincerity, allowing the profound simplicity of Elliott's confession to shine through. The core meaning is an unequivocal declaration of reliance on God's grace alone, a stark contrast to any notion of earning salvation or cleaning oneself up before approaching the sacred.
The lyrical journey commences with the radical notion of coming "without one plea," emphasizing that our standing before God is not earned but gifted. This echoes the truth found in Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The hymn immediately pivots to the singular ground of hope: "But that Thy blood was shed for me." This declaration points directly to the atoning sacrifice of Christ, referencing the biblical understanding of redemption through His blood, as articulated in 1 Peter 1:18-19, where believers are ransomed "with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." The refrain, "O Lamb of God, I come, I come!" acts as a powerful, repeated affirmation of this surrender, directly acknowledging Jesus as the sacrificial Lamb, a title that resonates from John the Baptist’s cry in John 1:29: "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
Moving deeper, the hymn tackles the common human tendency to attempt self-improvement before seeking divine help. The lines acknowledging the desire "To rid my soul of one dark blot" are swiftly met with the liberating truth that only "blood can cleanse each spot." This speaks to the profound cleansing power of Christ’s sacrifice, a theme consistent with Isaiah 1:18, where God promises, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow." This eliminates the burden of self-justification, inviting a genuine spiritual washing that no human effort can achieve. The journey continues through the internal and external struggles of life, acknowledging being "tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt; Fightings within, and fears without." This verse perfectly encapsulates the human condition, yet it never wavers from the decision to still come, highlighting that faith is often a choice made amidst turmoil, not just in times of peace. This resonates with Christ's promise in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
The hymn’s exploration of human inadequacy reaches its peak with the confession of being "poor, wretched, blind." Here, the lyrics articulate a profound recognition of spiritual poverty, directly contrasting it with the divine provision available. It acknowledges that "Sight, riches, healing of the mind; Yes, all I need, in Thee to find," aligning with the biblical understanding that true spiritual wealth and discernment come from God alone, as highlighted in Revelation 3:17-18 regarding those who are spiritually impoverished yet believe themselves rich. The unwavering assurance of reception follows, with the declaration, "Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve." This promise of unconditional acceptance is fundamental to the Gospel message, mirroring Jesus’ words in John 6:37, "whoever comes to me I will never drive away." It is a testament to the trustworthiness of God’s promises, a belief that underpins the entirety of faith.
Finally, the hymn culminates in the realization that "Thy love unknown Has broken every barrier down," leading to the desire to be "Thine, yea, Thine alone." This speaks to the transformative power of divine love, a love so profound it overcomes all obstacles, spiritual or otherwise. It reflects the truth of Romans 8:38-39, which assures that nothing "will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." The Hymn Makers’ rendition of "Just As I Am - Oh Lamb of God I Come" masterfully conveys this journey of spiritual revelation and surrender. It stands as a powerful reminder that the invitation to faith is not for the perfect, but for the broken, the weary, and the searching—an open-ended call to come, just as one is, to the boundless grace of the Lamb of God.