The New Christian Hymnal ‎#213

213. I've Wandered Far Away

1. I've wandered far away from God,
Now I'm coming home;
The paths of sin too long I've trod,
Lord, I'm coming home.

Chorus:
Coming home, coming home,
Nevermore to roam,
Open wide Thine arms of love,
Lord, I'm coming home.

2. I've wasted many precious years,
Now I'm coming home;
I now repent with bitter tears,
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]

3. I've tired of sin and straying, Lord,
Now I'm coming home;
I'll trust Thy love, believe Thy word,
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]

4 My only hope, my only plea,
Now I'm coming home;
That Jesus died, and died for me,
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]

5. I need His cleansing blood I know,
Now I'm coming home;
O wash me whiter than the snow,
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I've wandered far away from God
• Title: I've Wandered Far Away
• Author: W. J. K.
• Refrain First Line: Coming home, coming home
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance
• Copyright: Copyright 1920 by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick. Renewal. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: LORD, I'M COMING HOME
• Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
• Meter: 8 5 8 5 with Chorus
• Incipit: 53311 61651 1332
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1920 by Wm. J. Kirkpatrick. Renewal. Hope Publishing Co., owner
• Notes: Now Public Domain