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O Prodigal, Don't Stay Away

Jeremiah Eames Rankin • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 15:18

Verse 1

O prodigal, don’t stay away! The Father is waiting today; There’s room and to spare, There is raiment to wear, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Chorus

Come home, come home, Prodigal, won’t you come home? There’s welcome for you the Father so true, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Verse 2

O prodigal brother, come home! Why longer in wretchedness roam? You’re lonely and lost, You are driven and toss’d, O prodigal brother, come home.

Chorus

Come home, come home, Prodigal, won’t you come home? There’s welcome for you the Father so true, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Verse 3

O prodigal, what will you do? Love’s table is waiting for you; Forgiveness so sweet, Sure, your coming will greet, O prodigal, what will you do?

Chorus

Come home, come home, Prodigal, won’t you come home? There’s welcome for you the Father so true, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Verse 4

O prodigal brother, arise! For pardon, look up to the skies; No longer then stray From Thy Father away, O prodigal brother, arise.

Chorus

Come home, come home, Prodigal, won’t you come home? There’s welcome for you the Father so true, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 15:18