As I Am

I suppose that I look different without the robes and crown

I come this day before you with no riches, no renown

For here I am no leader, I am just a humble man

And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am

I'm not looking for perfection, I'm offering a saint

I'm not looking for a pretty bird to put in some restraint

The only thing I want is that you love me if you can

And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am

I offer you a look inside, I offer you that trust

I need your strength to help me fight the battles that I must

I need you to remind me of the light we bear within

That there's more to life than struggle and the things we seek to win

Don't take me out of duty, don't take me out of pride

Just take me if the man you see is one you'd stand beside

I'm offering an open heart, I'm asking for your hand

And I only ask you take me, you take me as I am