Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#284

284. Return, O wanderer, return

1 Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek an injured Father’s face;
Those warm desires that in thee burn
Were kindled by reclaiming grace.

2 Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek a Father’s melting heart;
His pitying eyes thy grief discern,
His hand shall heal thy inward smart.

3 Return, O wanderer, return,
Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live;
Go to His bleeding feet, and learn
How freely Jesus can forgive.

4 Return, O wanderer, return,
And wipe away the falling tear;
’Tis God who says, "No longer mourn,"
’Tis mercy’s voice invites thee near.

Text Information

• First Line: Return, O wanderer, return
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Gospel: the call of; Invitations: of the gospel; Life: Solemnity of; Long-suffering of God
• Notes: Author from index: Collyer

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