Charlotte Elliott

Charlotte Elliott (1789–1871) was an English hymnwriter whose best-known work, “Just as I Am,” became a widely sung Christian hymn.

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Just as I Am: A Christian hymn written by Charlotte Elliott and first published in 1836. This hymn became Elliott’s enduring contribution to Christian worship.
Edward Mote: An English Baptist minister and hymnwriter who wrote “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less.” Mote’s hymn belongs to the same nineteenth-century evangelical repertoire as Elliott’s.
Altar call: An invitation during a Christian service for people to make a public response to a sermon. “Just as I Am” became closely associated with invitations to respond to Christian preaching.
Christian grace: In Christian theology, God’s freely given favor and help, not earned by human merit. The hymn presents acceptance by Christ as available without self-improvement or qualification.
William B. Bradbury: An American composer and music publisher who wrote the tune commonly used for “Just as I Am.” His tune helped make Elliott’s text widely singable.
Henry Venn Elliott: An Anglican clergyman and brother of Charlotte Elliott, associated with the Brighton clergy. He supported Charlotte during illness and encouraged her religious writing.
Billy Graham: An American evangelist whose large-scale revival meetings shaped global Protestant Christianity. His crusades frequently used “Just as I Am” during invitation moments.
Conversion (Christianity): A turning toward Christian faith, often understood as a change in allegiance and way of life. The hymn became an invitation to approach Christ in the present rather than after reform.
Hymn: A religious song written for praise, prayer, or communal worship. Elliott’s writing belongs to the tradition of Christian hymnody.
The Invalid's Hymn Book: A hymn collection published by Charlotte Elliott in 1836 for people unable to attend worship. Elliott’s editorial work gave a distinctive setting to her hymn writing.