The Prodigal Coming Home

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In the wilds of sin a weary soul astray

Author: Henry B. Hartzler
Tune: [In the wilds of sin a weary soul astray]
Published in 7 hymnals

Author: Henry B. Hartzler

Hartzler, Henry Burns. (York County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1840--1920). Evangelical. Licensed 1869, pastor Trinity Church, York Penn., in 1873-1874; editor of The Messenger in 1870s and 1880s; taught Bible in Mt. Hermon school, Northfield, Massachusetts. Was associated with D.L. Moody. Went with the United Evangelical CHurch in the schism, was editor of its Evangel 1894-1902. Editor of and hymn-contributor to Evangelischer Gesangbuch and Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church. Bishop of that denomination 1902-1910. Most famous hymn was "Go and seek the lost and dying." --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line:	In the wilds of sin a weary soul astray
Title:	The Prodigal Coming Home
Author:	Henry B. Hartzler
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Yes, the prodigal's coming home
Copyright:	Public Domain