The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10232

10232. The Prodigal's Return

1 O blessèd grief that brings relief
To prodigals afar!
The Father there has honored prayer,
And takes us as we are.

Refrain:
O wondrous grace that makes a place
For all who cease to roam!
With joyful song, and festive throng,
The Father takes us home.

2 From want and waste we gladly haste,
The heavenly hills we see;
We’re saved and blest, we’re home at rest,
With joy, dear Lord, in Thee. [Refrain]

3 The home long sought, the best robe brought,
The festal fatling slain—
The shoes, the ring, the hearts that sing—
O hear the joyful strain. [Refrain]

4 From wanderings vain, at home again,
The lost, the dead restored!
From His dear heart no more to part,
Nor from His regal board. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O blessed grief that brings relief
• Title: The Prodigal's Return
• Author: Mark R. Watkinson
• Refrain First Line: O wondrous grace that makes a place
• Language: English
• Source: Brightest and Best by Robert Lowry and W. Howard Doane (New York: Biglow & Main, 1875)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BAGHDAD
• Composer: Robert Lowry
• Meter: CMD
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain