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Lord, I'm Coming Home

William J. Kirkpatrick (1892) • English

Primary Scripture: Ezekiel 33:16

Verse 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, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Verse 2

I’ve wasted many precious years, Now I’m coming home; I now repent with bitter tears, Lord, I’m coming home.

Chorus

Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Verse 3

I’m tired of sin and straying, Lord, Now I’m coming home; I’ll trust your love, believe your Word, Lord, I’m coming home.

Chorus

Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Verse 4

My soul is sick, my heart is sore, Now I’m coming home; My strength renew, my hope restore, Lord, I’m coming home.

Chorus

Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Verse 5

My only hope and only plea; Now I’m coming home; That Jesus died, and died for me; Lord, I’m coming home.

Chorus

Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Verse 6

I need his cleansing blood, I know; Now I’m coming home; Oh, wash me whiter than the snow; Lord, I’m coming home.

Chorus

Coming home, coming home, Never more to roam, Open wide Thine arms of love, Lord, I’m coming home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • ezekiel 33:16

Reference 2

  • matthew 11:28

Reference 3

  • luke 15:11-32