Charlotte Elliott: Charlotte Elliott, born in Clapham, London, in 1789, was the granddaughter of Rev. H.V. Elliott, a pastor and hymnwriter. Charlotte faced significant health challenges throughout her life, and by her early thirties, she found herself in a state of spiritual distress. She struggled with feelings of inadequacy and […]
Charlotte Elliott
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Charlotte Elliott (1789–1871) was a Christian hymn writer and poet who is best known for her hymn “Just As I Am.” She was born on March 18, 1789, in Clapham, London, England, into a prominent Christian family. Her father, Charles Elliott, was a wealthy silk merchant and philanthropist. Charlotte faced […]
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 notTo rid my soul of one dark blot;To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,O Lamb […]