Progressive Sunday School Songs ‎#166

166. The Prodigal’s Return

1 I wandered from the fold of God,
My feet the way of sinners trod
Till hungry, lonely, naked, poor,
I sought again my Father’s door.

Refrain:
The dead’s alive, the lost is found!
Let songs of endless joy resound!
Let angels echo ‘round the throne—
“Rejoice! the Lord brings back His own!”

2 Ashamed to meet Him face to face,
Not worthy to receive His grace,
Yet in my deep humility,
I plead His boundless love for me. [Refrain]

3 He saw me, and on flying feet
He came the wayward one to greet!
Now I once more am in His care,
Once more His love and plenty share. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I wandered from the fold of God
• Title: The Prodigal’s Return
• Author: C. H. G.
• Refrain First Line: The dead’s alive, the lost is found
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1923
• Topic: Grace
• Copyright: 1923 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I wandered from the fold of God]
• Composer: Virginia Gabriel
• Arranger: C. H. G.
• Copyright: 1923 by Homer A. Rodeheaver
• Notes: Now Public Domain.