Meter: 10.8.8.7 Appears in 32 hymnals First Line: Far, far away from my loving father Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Far, far away from my loving father, I had been wand’ring, wayward, wild, fearing only lest his anger overtake his sinful child. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus, he will embrace me in his arms. In the arms of my dear Savior, oh, there are ten ... Topics: Parables Scripture: Luke 15:1-24 Used With Tune: RESTORATION (I WILL ARISE) Text Sources: based on Luke 15:1–24; vers. anon., “The Prodigal Son,” Gospel Songs (USA), 1874
Far, Far Away / I Will ArIse