Take Me as I Am

Jesus, my Lord, to Thee I cry;
Unless Thou help me I must die;
Oh, bring Thy free salvation nigh,
And take me as I am.

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And take me as I am,
And take me as I am,
My only plea—Christ died for me!
Oh, take me as I am.

Helpless I am, and full of guilt;
But yet for me Thy blood was spilt,
And Thou canst make me what Thou wilt,
And take me as I am.

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No preparation can I make,
My best resolves I only break,
Yet save me for Thine own Name’s sake,
And take me as I am.

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Behold me, Savior, at Thy feet,
Deal with me as Thou seest meet;
Thy work begin, Thy work complete,
And take me as I am.

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Author: Eliza H. Hamilton

Year: 1878

Commonly attributed to Eliza H. Hamilton (sometimes listed as E. H. Hamilton). First published in Gospel Hymns No. 3 (1878) edited by Sankey, Bliss, and others. Some hymnals list the author simply as 'H' or leave it unattributed, but Hamilton is the most consistent attribution.