(Organ introduction)

Come as you are: that's how I want you.
Come as you are; feel quite at home,
close to my heart, loved and forgiven
Come as you are: why stand alone?

No need to fear, love sets no limits;
no need to fear, love never ends;
don't run away shamed and disheartened,
rest in my love, trust me again.

I came to call sinners, not just the righteous; I
came to bring peace, not to condemn.
Each time you fail to live by my promise,
why do you think I'd love you the less?

Come as you are: that's how I want you.
Come as you are, trust me again.
Nothing can change the love that I bear you;
all will be well, just come as you are.

Words and music Deirdre Browne 1936-

Flowers in the "lovely dwelling place" of Pitt St Church
(photo taken 17 August)