Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #219 (1896) First Line: O prodigal, don't stay away! Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 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.
Refrain:
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.
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. [Refrain]
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? [Refrain]
4 O prodigal brother, arise!
For pardon, look up to the skies;
No longer then stray
From Thy Father away,
O prodigal brother, arise. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [O prodigal, don’t stay away]
O Prodigal, Don’t Stay Away