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Text:The Prodigal
Author:John W. Peterson
Tune:[O my prodigal friend, from the Father astray]
Composer:George S. Schuler

28. The Prodigal

Text Information
First Line: O my prodigal friend, from the Father astray
Title: The Prodigal
Author: John W. Peterson
Refrain First Line: Turn your wandering feet toward the cross
Language: English
Publication Date: 1953
Copyright: 1948 by Harry Dixon Loes in "With a Song"
Tune Information
Name: [O my prodigal friend, from the Father astray]
Composer: George S. Schuler
Copyright: 1948 by Harry Dixon Loes in "With a Song"



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