

Author: Oswald J. Smith Hymnal: The Tabernacle Hymns #39 (1918) First Line: Wand'ring afar from the Saviour's side Refrain First Line: O wanderer, weary and lost Lyrics: 1 Wand’ring afar from the Saviour’s side,
Into a world of sin and shame;
Turning away the Crucified—
Spurning the love with which He came!
Refrain:
O, wanderer, weary and lost,
Why will you turn Him away?
Jesus who saves you at infinite cost—
Will you not take Him today?
2 Turning away from the heav’nly light,
Wandering on in paths of sin—
Choosing to dwell in eternal night—
Mocking the Spirit’s voice within! [Refrain]
3 Courting the wrath of a righteous God—
Hastening to the judgment morn,
Feeling no shame that the sinner’s rod
Fell on the Saviour’s head forlorn! [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Solos and Duets Tune Title: [Wand'ring afar from the Saviour's side]
Why Will You Turn Him Away?