On Joyful Wing ‎#147

147. O Prodigal, Don’t Stay Away

1 O prodigal, don’t stay away!
The Father is waiting today;
There’s room and to spare,
There is raiment to wear,
O prodigal, don’t stay away.

Refrain:
Will you come? Will you come?
Will you come, come home today?
There is welcome for you,
There’s a kiss, kind and true,
Then, O prodigal, don’t stay away.

2 O prodigal brother, come home!
Why longer in wretchedness roam?
You’re lonely and lost,
You are driven and tossed,
O prodigal brother, come home, [Refrain]

3 O prodigal, what will you do?
Love’s table is waiting for you;
Forgiveness so sweet,
Sure, your coming will greet,
O prodigal, what will you do? [Refrain]

4 O prodigal brother, arise!
For pardon, look up to the skies;
No longer then stray
From Thy father away,
O prodigal brother, arise. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O prodigal, don’t stay away
• Title: O Prodigal, Don’t Stay Away
• Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D.
• Refrain First Line: Will you come? Will you come
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:18

Tune Information

• Name: [O prodigal, don’t stay away]
• Composer: J. W. Bischoff