The Cyber Hymnal ‎#5785

5785. Return, O Wanderer, Return

1. Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek an injured Father’s face;
Those warm desires that in thee burn
Were kindled by reclaiming grace.

2. Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek a Father’s melting heart,
Whose pitying eyes thy grief discern,
Whose hand can heal thine inward smart.

3. Return, O wanderer, return,
He heard thy deep repentant sigh,
He saw thy softened spirit mourn
When no intruding ear was nigh.

4. Return, O wanderer, return,
Thy Savior bids thy spirit live;
Go to His bleeding feet, and learn
How freely Jesus can forgive.

5. Return, O wanderer, return,
And wipe away the falling tear;
’Tis God who says, No longer mourn,
’Tis mercy’s voice invites thee near.

Text Information

• First Line: Return, O wanderer, return
• Title: Return, O Wanderer, Return
• Author: William B. Collyer (1812)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns (London: 1812)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: RETURN (Squires)
• Composer: William Henry Squires (1895)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 12343 26713 33223
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain