Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#376b

376b. 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;
His pitying eyes thy grief discern,
His hand can heal thy inward smart.

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

4 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
• Author: William Bingo Collyer (1806)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Christian Life and Hope: The Walk of Godliness: Call to Grace and Admonition to Holiness
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY CHANT
• Composer: Heinrich Christopher Zeuner (1832)
• Meter: L. M. No. 1
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.