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Return, O Wanderer

Hymnal: Revival Praises #214 (1907) First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Lyrics: 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 shall heal thine 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. Tune Title: [Return, O wanderer, return]
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Return, O Wanderer, Return

Author: William B. Collyer Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #5785 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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. Languages: English Tune Title: RETURN (Squires)
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Return, O Wanderer, Return

Author: William B. Collyer Hymnal: The Lutheran Hymnal #280 (1941) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Lyrics: 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. Amen. Topics: Invitation Scripture: Luke 15:18 Languages: English Tune Title: ABENDS
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Return, O wanderer, return

Author: Rev. William B. Collyer Hymnal: The Hymnal #443 (1895) Lyrics: 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 Saviour 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. Amen.
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Return, O wanderer, return

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnal. 9th ed. #a376 (1895) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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. Topics: Christian Life and Hope ; The Walk of Godliness Call to Grace, &c. Languages: English
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Return, O wanderer, return

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #54 (1918) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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 thine 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. Topics: Invitation Languages: English
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O Wanderer, Return

Hymnal: Melodies of Salvation #76 (1901) First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Refrain First Line: Jesus died for you Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek thy Father’s face; Those new desires which in thee burn Were kindled by His grace. Chorus: Jesus died for you, Jesus died for me; Yes, Jesus died for all mankind, I’m glad He died for me. 2 Return, O wanderer, return, He hears thy humble sigh, He sees thy softened spirit mourn When no one else is nigh. [Chorus] 3 Return, O wanderer, return, Thy Saviour bids thee live; Come to His cross, and grateful, learn How freely He’ll forgive. [Chorus] 4 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe the falling tear; Thy Father calls,—no longer mourn; ‘Tis love invites thee near. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Return, O wanderer, return]
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Return, O wanderer, return

Hymnal: A Collection of Hymns and Prayers, for Public and Private Worship #153 (1845) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek an injur'd 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. Topics: Holy Spirit Gospel Call Scripture: Jeremiah 31:18-20 Languages: English
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Return, O wanderer, return

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #201 (1893) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 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 shall heal thine inward smart. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, Thy Saviour 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. Topics: Repentance Languages: English
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Return, O wanderer, return

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #203 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek an injur'd 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 shall heal thine inward smart. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, Thy Saviour 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. Topics: Holy Spirit From the love of Christ Scripture: Jeremiah 31:18
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