Joyful Lays ‎#112

112. Welcome, Wanderer, Welcome

1 In the land of strangers,
Whither thou art gone,
Hear a far voice calling,
"My son! my son!"

Refrain:
"Welcome, wand'rer, welcome,
Welcome back to home;
Thou hast wandered far away;
Come home, come home."

2 "From the land of hunger,
Fainting, famished, lone,
Come to love and gladness,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

3 "Quit the haunts of riot,
Wasted woe-begone;
Sick at heart and weary,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

4 "See the door still open;
Thou art still my own;
Eyes of love are on thee,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

5 "Far off thou hast wandered;
Wilt thou farther roam?
Come, and all is pardoned,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

6 "See the well-spread table,
Unforgotten one;
Here is rest and plenty,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

7 "Thou art friendless, homeless,
Hopeless, and undone;
Mine is love unchanging,
My son! my son!" [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the land of strangers
• Title: Welcome, Wanderer, Welcome
• Author: H. Bonar, D. D.
• Refrain First Line: Welcome, wand'rer, welcome
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:24

Tune Information

• Name: [In the land of strangers]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey
• Key: F Major