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Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D. Hymnal: On Joyful Wing #147 (1886) Refrain First Line: Will you come? Will you come Lyrics: 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] Scripture: Luke 15:18 Tune Title: [O prodigal, don’t stay away]
O Prodigal, Don’t Stay Away