Advent Hymnals
017. LORD, I'M COMING HOME
Christ in Song,
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]
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Title |
Lord, I'm Coming Home |
Key |
A Major |
Titles |
Coming home, coming home |
First Line |
I've wandered far away from God |
Author |
W. J. K. |
Year |
1908 |
Composer |
Wm. J. Kirkpatrick |
Hymnal |
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Tune |
I've wandered far away from God |
Metrical pattern |
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Chorus |
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Chorus Type |
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Subjects |
Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Returning to God |
Texts |
Luke 15:20 |
Print Texts |
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Scripture Song |
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