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Afflictions, though they seem severe

Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #28 (1854) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. Afflictions, though they seem severe, In mercy oft are sent; They stopped the prodigal's career, And caused him to repent. 2. Although he no relenting felt Till he had spent his store, His stubborn heart began to melt When famine pinched him sore. 3. "What have I gained by sin," he said, "But hunger, shame and fear? My father's house abounds in bread, Whilst I am starving here! 4. "I'll go and tell him all I've done, Fall down before his face; Not worthy to be called his son, I'll seek a servant's place" 5. He saw his son returning back; He looked, he ran, he smiled, And threw his arms around the neck Of his rebellious child! 6. Father, I've sinned, but O forgive. And thus the father said; Rejoice, my house! my son's alive, For whom I mourned as dead. 7. Now let the fatted calf be slain, Go spread the news abroad, My son was dead, but lives again, Was lost, but now is found. 8. 'Tis thus the Lord himself reveals, To call poor sinners home, More than a father's love he feels, And bids the sinner come. Languages: English Tune Title: TENNESSEE

Afflictions, Though They Seem Severe

Author: John Newton Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #39 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1. Afflictions, though they seem severe; In mercy oft are sent; They stopped the prodigal’s career, And forced him to repent. 2. Although he no relentings felt Till he had spent his store; His stubborn heart began to melt When famine pinched him sore. 3. “What have I gained by sin, he said, But hunger, shame, and fear; My father’s house abounds with bread, While I am starving here. 4. I’ll go, and tell him all I’ve done, And fall before his face Unworthy to be called his son, I’ll seek a servant’s place. 5. His father saw him coming back, He saw, and ran, and smiled; And threw his arms around the neck Of his rebellious child. 6. Father, I’ve sinned—but O forgive! I’ve heard enough, he said, “Rejoice my house, my son’s alive, For whom I mourned as dead. 7. Now let the fatted calf be slain, And spread the news around; My son was dead, but lives again, Was lost, but now is found. 8. ’Tis thus the Lord His love reveals, To call poor sinners home; More than a father’s love He feels, And welcomes all that come. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. MAGNUS

The Prodigal's Return

Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #130 (1885) First Line: Afflictions though they seem severe Refrain First Line: I'll die no more for bread, he cried Lyrics: 1 Afflictions though they seem severe, In mercy oft are sent, They stopp’d the prodigal’s career, And caus’d him to repent. Chorus: I’ll die no more for bread, he cried, Nor starve in foreign lands; My father’s house has large supplies, And bounteous are his hands. 2 What have I gained by sin, he said, But hunger, shame and fear? My father’s house abounds with bread, While I am starving here. [Chorus] 3 I’ll go and tell him all I’ve done, Fall down before his face, Unworthy to be called his son, I’ll seek a servant’s place. [Chorus] 4 His father saw him coming back, He saw, and ran, and smiled, And threw his arms around the neck Of his rebellious child. [Chorus] 5 Father, I’ve sinned, but O forgive! Enough! the father said; Rejoice, my house, my son’s alive, For whom I mourned as dead. [Chorus] 6 Now let the fatted calf be slain, And spread the news around; My son was dead, and lives again; Was lost, but now is found. [Chorus] 7 ‘Tis thus the Lord His love reveals, To call poor sinners home; More than a father’s love He feels, And welcomes all that come. [Chorus] Topics: Sorrow and Discipline Languages: English Tune Title: [Afflictions though they seem severe]