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Return, O Wanderer!
Author: Wm. B. Collyer Hymnal: Christ in Song #167 (1908) Topics: Returning to God; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek thy Father's face;
Those new desires which in thee burn,
Were kindled by his grace.
2 Return, O wanderer, return;
Thy Saviour bids thee live;
Come to his cross, and, grateful, learn
How freely he'll forgive.
3 Return, O wanderer, return,
And wipe the falling tear;
Thy Father calls no longer mourn;
'Tis love invites thee near. Languages: English Tune Title: BALERMA
Return, O Wanderer!
A Heart of Praise
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #183 (1908) Topics: Returning to God; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Oh, for a heart to praise my God! Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a heart to praise my God!
A heart from sin set free,
A heart that always feels Thy blood,
So freely shed for me.
2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
My dear Redeemer's throne,
Where only Christ is heard to speak,
Where Jesus reigns alone.
3 A heart in ev'ry tho't renewed,
And full of love divine,
Perfect, and right, and pure, and good,
A copy, Lord, of Thine.
4 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above:
Write Thy new name upon my heart,
Thy new, best name of Love. Languages: English Tune Title: BEATITUDO
A Heart of Praise
Return, O wanderer, to thy home
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #481 (1868) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Return to God Scripture: Luke 15:18 Tune Title: RETURN
Return, O wanderer, to thy home
Return, O wanderer, to thy home
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #481 (1868) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Return to God Scripture: Luke 15:18
Return, O wanderer, to thy home
Return, O wanderer, now return
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #482 (1868) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Return to God
Return, O wanderer, now return
Return, O wanderer, now return
Hymnal: Songs for the Sanctuary #482 (1868) Topics: Return to God
Return, O wanderer, now return
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #500 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Soul returning to God Languages: English
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
The Prodigal Son
Author: Hastings Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #654 (1875) Topics: Return to God First Line: Return, O wanderer, to thy home Tune Title: RETURN
The Prodigal Son
O For That Flame!
Author: Wm. H. Bathurst Hymnal: Christ in Song #166 (1908) Topics: Returning to God; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: O for that flame of living fire Lyrics: 1 O for that flame of living fire
Which shone so bright in saints of old;
Which bade their souls to heav'n aspire,
Calm in distress, in danger bold!
2 Where is that spirit, Lord, which dwelt
In Abram's breast, and sealed him thine?
Which made Paul's heart with sorrow melt,
And glow with energy divine?
3 Is not thy grace as mighty now
As when Elijah felt its pow'r?
When glory beamed from Moses' brow,
Or Job endured the trying hour?
4 Remember, Lord, the ancient days;
Renew thy work, thy grace restore;
And while to thee our hearts we raise,
On us thy Holy Spirit pour. Languages: English Tune Title: MENDON
O For That Flame!
Even Me
Author: Elizabeth Codner Hymnal: Christ in Song #174 (1908) Topics: Returning to God; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing
Thou art scatt'ring full and free;
Show'rs the thirsty soul refreshing;
Let some drops now fall on me;
Refrain:
Even me, even me,
Let some drops now fall on me.
2 Pass me not, O gracious Father!
Sinful though my heart may be;
Thou might'st leave me, but the rather
Let thy mercy rest on me. [Refrain]
3 Have I long in sin been sleeping?
Long been slighting, grieving thee?
Has the world my heart been keeping?
O forgive and rescue me! [Refrain]
4 Pass me not, O holy Spirit!
Thou canst make the blind to see;
Testify of Jesus' merit,
Speak the word of peace to me. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Lord, I hear of show'rs of blessing]
Even Me
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #364 (1832) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Soul returning to God Languages: English
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
Author: Montgomery Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #364 (1833) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Soul returning to God Languages: English
Return, my soul, unto thy rest
O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near
Hymnal: A Pocket Hymn Book #HI (1791) Topics: Exhorting and Beseeching to Return to God Lyrics: 1 O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near,
He utters a cry; ye sinners give ear!
From hell to retrieve you he spreads out his hands:
Now, now to receive you he graciously stands.
2 If any man thirst, and happy would be,
The vilest and worst may come unto me;
May drink of my spirit, (excepted is none,)
Lay claim to my merit, and take for his own;
3 Whoever receives the life-giving word,
In Jesus believes, his God and his Lord,
In him a pure river of life shall arise,
Shall in the belief spring up to the skies.
4 My God, and my Lord! thy call I obey
My soul on thy word of promise I stay:
Thy kind invitation I gladly embrace;
A thirst for salvation, salvation by grace.
5 O hasten the hour! send down from above
The spirit of power, of health, and of love;
Of filial fear, of knowledge and grace;
Of wisdom, of prayer, of joy, and of praise:
6 The spirit of faith, of faith in thy blood,
Which saves us from wrath, and brings us to God;
Removes the huge mountain of indwelling sin,
And opens the fountain, that washes us clean. Languages: English
O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near
O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near
Hymnal: A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #CCXXXI (1790) Topics: Exhorting and Beseeching to Return to God Lyrics: 1 O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near,
He utters a cry; ye sinners, give ear!
From hell to retrieve you he spreads out his hands:
Now, now to receive you he graciously stands:
2 If any man thirst, and happy would be,
The vilest and worst may come unto me;
May drink of my spirit, (excepted is none)
Lay claim to my merit, and take for his own.
3 Whoever receives the life-giving word,
In Jesus believes, his God and his lord,
In him a pure river of life shall arise,
Shall in the believer spring up to the skies.
4 My God, and my Lord! thy call I obey;
My soul on thy word of promise I stay:
Thy kind invitation I gladly embrace,
Athirst for salvation, salvation by grace.
5 O hasten the hour! send down from above
The spirit of power, of health and of love;
Of filial fear, of knowledge and grace;
Of wisdom, of prayer, of joy and of praise:
6 The spirit of faith, of faith in thy blood,
Which saves us from wrath, and brings us to God;
Removes the huge mountain of indwelling sin,
And opens the fountain that washes us clean.
Languages: English
O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near
Deep Within
Author: David Haas Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #723 (2013) Topics: Return to God First Line: I will give you a new heart Refrain First Line: Deep within I will plant my law Scripture: Joel 2:12 Languages: English Tune Title: DEEP WITHIN
Deep Within
Ring the Bells of Heaven
Author: Rev. Wm. O. Cushing Hymnal: Christ in Song #29 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today Refrain First Line: Glory! glory! how the angels sing Lyrics: 1 Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today,
For a soul, returning from the wild;
See! the Father meets him out upon the way,
Welcoming His weary, wand'ring child.
Chorus:
Glory! glory! how the angels sing;
Glory! glory! how the loud harps ring;
'Tis the ransomed army, like a mighty sea,
Pealing forth the anthem of the free.
2 Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today,
For the wanderer now is reconciled;
Yes, a soul is rescued from his sinful way,
And is born a new a ransomed child. [Chorus]
3 Ring the bells of heaven! spread the feast today,
Angels, swell the glad triumphant strain.
Tell the joyful tidings! bear it far away!
For a precious soul is born again. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Ring the bells of heaven! there is joy today]
Ring the Bells of Heaven
I left the God of truth and light
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Sacred Poems and Hymns #171 (1854) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Backslider returning to God Lyrics:
I left the God of truth and light,
I left the God who gave me breath,
To wander in the wilds of night,
And perish in the snares of death.
Sweet was His service, and His yoke
Was light and easy to be borne;
Through all His bands of love I broke,
I cast away His gifts with scorn.
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I danced in folly's giddy maze,
And drank the sea, and chased the wind;
But falsehood lurk'd in all her ways,
Her laughter left remorse behind.
I dream'd of bliss in pleasure's bowers,
While pillowing roses stayed my head;
But serpents hiss'd among the flowers;
I woke, and thorns were all my bed.
In riches, when I sought for joy,
And placed in sordid gain my trust,
I found that gold was all alloy,
And worldly treasure--fleeting dust.
I woo'd ambition, climb'd the pole,
And shone among the stars,--but fell,
Headlong in all my pride of soul,
Like Lucifer, from heaven to hell.
Heart-broken, friendless, poor, cast down,
Where shall the chief of sinners fly,
Almighty Vengeance! from thy frown--
Eternal Justice! from thine eye?
Lo, through the gloom of guilty fears,
My faith discerns a dawn of grace;
The Sun of Righteousness appears
In Jesus' reconciling face.
My suffering, slain, and risen Lord,
In sore distress I turn to Thee,
I claim acceptance on Thy word,
My God! my God! forsake not me.
Prostrate before the mercy seat,
I dare not, if I would, despair;
None ever perish'd at Thy feet,
And I will lie for ever there.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13 Languages: English
I left the God of truth and light
Lord, I'm Coming Home
Author: W. J. K. Hymnal: Christ in Song #17 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: I've wandered far away from God Refrain First Line: Coming home, coming home Lyrics: 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
Nevermore to roam;
Open wide Thine arms of love;
Lord, I'm coming home.
2 I've wasted many precious years
Now I'm coming home;
I now repent with bitter tears;
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]
3 I'm tired of sin and straying, Lord,
Now I'm coming home;
I'll trust Thy love, believe Thy word;
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]
4 My only hope, my only plea,
Now I'm coming home;
That Jesus died, and died for me;
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus]
5 I need His cleansing blood I know,
Now I'm coming home;
O wash me whiter than the snow;
Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I've wandered far away from God]
Lord, I'm Coming Home
All Have Gone Astray
Author: Josiah Pratt Hymnal: Christ in Song #114 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: We all, O Lord, have gone astray Lyrics: 1 We all, O Lord, have gone astray,
And wandered from Thy heav'nly way.
The wilds of sin our feet have trod,
Far from the paths of Thee, our God,
Far from the paths of Thee, our God.
2 In penitential grief we sigh,
And lift to Thee our humble cry,
Won by Thy love, we turn to Him
Who died to save us from our sin,
Who died to save us from our sin.
3 Hear us, great Shepherd of Thy sheep!
Our wand'rings heal, our footsteps keep.
We seek Thy shelt'ring fold again,
Nor shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain,
Nor shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain.
4 O God! we praise Thee for Thy grace.
How sweet the smiling of Thy face!
O let Thy grace our hearts control,
And fill with love each longing soul,
And fill with love each longing soul.
5 Teach us to know and love Thy way;
And grant to life s remotest day,
By Thine unerring guidance led,
Our willing feet Thy paths may tread,
Our willing feet Thy paths may tread. Languages: English Tune Title: BACA
All Have Gone Astray
Thy faithfulness, Lord, each moment we find
Hymnal: A Pocket Hymn Book #HII (1791) Topics: Exhorting and Beseeching to Return to God Lyrics: 1 Thy faithfulness, Lord, each moment we find,
So true to thy word, so loving and kind!
Thy mercy so tender to all the lost race;
The foulest offender may turn and find grace.
2 The mercy I feel, to others I shew:
I set to my seal that Jesus is true:
Ye all may find favour, who come at his call;
O come to my Saviour: his grace is for all.
3 To save what was lost from heaven he came:
Come sinners and trust in Jesus’s name!
He offers you pardon, he bids you be free!
If sin be your burden, O come unto me!
4 O let me commend my Saviour to you:
The publican’s friend and advocate too:
For you he is pleading his merits and death,
With God interceding for sinners beneath.
5 Then let us submit his grace to receive;
Fall down at his feet, and gladly believe;
We all are forgiven for Jesus’s sake:
Our title to heaven his merit we take. Languages: English
Thy faithfulness, Lord, each moment we find
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