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