The Morning Star ‎#28

28. Wandering away

1 Wanderer away from Jesus,
In the winding ways of sin,
Turn and seek the world's Redeemer,
And His service now begin.
On Mount Calvary He suffered,
On the cruel cross He died;
See His hands and feet so wounded,
And behold His pierced side.

Chorus:
Wandering away, wandering away,
Wandering away from Jesus;
Hear His gentle voice,
Calling you today,
And wander no more away from Jesus.

2 Wanderer away from Jesus,
In the road to endless woe,
If thou wilt not turn to Jesus,
Whither, whither wilt thou go?
Broad the road where thou art going,
Many with thee downward move;
Turn and seek the narrow pathway,
That will lead to bliss above. [Chorus]

3 Wanderer away from Jesus,
Would'st thou not a crown obtain?
Why then wilt thou slight His goodness?
Fearest not the woe and pain?
Can you barter life eternal,
For the pleasure sin can give!
Turn, oh, turn you to the Savior,
And a fadeless crown receive. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Wanderer away from Jesus
• Title: Wandering away
• Author: E. R. Latta
• Refrain First Line: Wandering away, wandering away
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  John 6:67
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Wanderer away from Jesus]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.