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Text:Brother, hast thou wander'd far
Tune:PLEYEL

54b. Brother, hast thou wander'd far

1 Brother, hast thou wander'd far
From thy Father's happy home,
With thyself and God at war?
Turn thee, brother, homeward come.

2 Hast thou wasted all the powers
God for noble uses gave?
Squander'd life's most golden hours?
Turn thee, brother; God can save.

3 He can heal thy bitterest wound,
He thy gentlest prayer can hear;
Seek Him, for he may be found;
Call upon him; he is near.

Text Information
First Line: Brother, hast thou wander'd far
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 171, 76, 110, 174, and 204 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)
Tune Information
Name: PLEYEL
Meter: 7s
Key: G Major or modal



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