Charlotte Elliott was a very talented young lady. She was on her way to a ball when she was met by a friend who was a godly evangelist. He spoke to her pointedly about her soul’s need of salvation in Christ. Charlotte went on to the dance, but she returned from the gay scene sin-sick, and casting herself on the mercy of Jesus Christ, just as she was, she proved His saving grace and power.
It was after that she wrote this hymn, which throughout those many years since it was first published, has been richly blessed to many throughout the world.
Just as I am without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, 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.
ML-05/14/1978