Calling the Prodigal

God is calling the prodigal, come without delay

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Tune: [God is calling the prodigal, come without delay]
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Representative Text

1 God is calling the prodigal, come without delay,
Hear, O hear Him calling, calling now for thee;
Tho’ you’ve wandered so far from His presence, come today,
Hear His loving voice calling still.

Refrain:
Calling now for thee, O weary prodigal, come;
Calling now for thee, O weary prodigal, come.

2 Patient, loving and tenderly still the Father pleads,
Hear, O hear Him calling, calling now for thee;
Oh! return while the Spirit in mercy intercedes,
Hear His loving voice calling still. [Refrain]

3 Come, there’s bread in the house of thy Father, and to spare,
Hear, O hear Him calling, calling now for thee;
Lo! the table is spread and the feast is waiting there,
Hear His loving voice calling still. [Refrain]


Source: His Fullness Songs #262

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel

Pseudonyms: C. D. Emerson, Charlotte G. Homer, S. B. Jackson, A. W. Lawrence, Jennie Ree… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: God is calling the prodigal, come without delay
Title: Calling the Prodigal
Author: Chas. H. Gabriel
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Calling now for thee, O weary prodigal, come
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #733
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Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)

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Audio

Small Church Music #988

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The Cyber Hymnal #733

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