Light and Life ‎#94

94. O Prodigal! don't stay away

1 A prodigal, don't stay away!
The Father is waiting to-day;
There's room and to spare,
There is raiment to wear,
O prodigal, don't stay away.

Chorus:
Will you come? Will you come?
Will you come, come home to-day?
There is welcome for you,
From the Father so true,
Then, O prodigal, don't stay away.

2 O prodigal, brother come home!
Why longer in wretchedness roam?
You're lonely and lost,
You are driven and tost,
O prodigal brother, come home. [Chorus]

3 O prodigal, what will you do?
Love's table is waiting for you;
Forgiveness so sweet,
Sure, your coming will greet,
O prodigal, what will you do? [Chorus]

4 O prodigal brother arise!
For pardon, look up to the skies;
No longer then stray
From thy Father away,
O prodigal, brother arise. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: O prodigal, don't stay away!
• Title: O Prodigal! don't stay away
• Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D.
• Refrain First Line: Will you come? Will you come?
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881

Tune Information

• Name: [O prodigal, don't stay away!]
• Composer: J. W. Bischoff
• Key: A Major